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5. In conjunction with the tree inventory survey, door hangers will be used on private <br /> homes to increase awareness about EAB with links to websites where more information <br /> can be found. <br /> 6. The City may make available on the website links to the most recent publications made <br /> available by leading experts in the field. <br /> 7. The city is coordinating educational opportunities for staff, local utilities and green <br /> industry on EAB, detection and management. <br /> 8. More technical information on EAB can be found at: <br /> EAB University- http://www.emeraldashborer.info/ <br /> MN Department of Agriculture, Plant Protection Division - <br /> http://www.mda.state.mn.us/plants/pestmanagement/eab.aspx <br /> Definitions <br /> Tree inventory survey—a method of inventorying a random sampling of urban trees to <br /> affordable establish a database of urban tree information necessary for adequate planning. <br /> dbh—Stands for diameter at breast height, it is a standard measurement of a tree's trunk taken <br /> at 4.5' above the ground. <br /> EAB—Stands for Emerald Ash Borer,Agrilus planipennis Fairmaire in any stage of development. <br /> Hazard tree - Any tree or tree part that poses a high risk of failure or fracture; that would result <br /> in damage to people or property. <br /> Quarantine area—A defined geographic area from which goods may not be transported; <br /> quarantines will be established by federal or state agencies to restrict ash wood movement out <br /> of infested areas to avoid emerald ash borer infestation of new areas; quarantines can be <br /> applied to an individual property, township, county, or entire state. <br /> Contact List <br /> Mark Abrahamson MN Department MN Dept. of Agriculture, 651-201-6505 Mark.Abrahamson @state.mn.us <br /> of Agriculture— 625 Robert St. N, <br /> Plant Protection St. Paul, MN <br /> Division 55155-2538 <br /> Arrest the Pest MDA Arrest.The.Pest @state.mn.us <br /> Ken Holman MN DNR—Urban 500 Lafayette Rd. 651-259-5269 ken.holman @state.mn.us <br /> EAB Community Preparedness & Management Plan -Page 11 <br />