Restoration of Our Trees Sheboygan (ROOTS)
Restoration of our Trees Sheboygan (ROOTS) is a proactive response to the projected loss of millions of emerald ash trees here at home. The highly aggressive emerald ash borer (EAB) is killing ash trees throughout the Midwest at an alarming rate. Lakeshore Natural Resource Partnership (LNRP) and the Sheboygan Rotary Club are launching this joint campaign to build collaborative public-private sector community support for projects that mitigate the potentially devastating impact of the EAB. Management activities include developing resilient reforestation plans, removing invested trees, planting diverse replacement trees, and engaging the community in outreach and education. ROOTS is forming a broad community collaboration to address this serious threat to Sheboygan County's rich forestry resources, and we'll need everyone's help to succeed. ROOTS is seeking financial and resource support from municipalities, businesses, non profit organizations, and individuals. With your help, we can lessen EAB's impact and protect our beautiful woodlands and tree-lined streets for generations to come.
How Can You Help?
* Plant diverse, native, non-ash species of trees on your property
* Do not transport ash trees or their wood cuttings to avoid the spreading of EAB
* Report suspect trees and insects to municipal forestry authorities and the WDNR
* Spread the word about ROOTS
* Provide financial support to the ROOTS campaign
Please contact us if you have questions, would like to donate or would like to join our team:
Tony Fessler - Sheboygan Rotary Club
Fessler.e.anthony@gmail.com OR (920)946-6770
Jim Kettler - Lakeshore Natural Resource Partnership (LNRP)
jim@LNRP.org OR (920)304-1919
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