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Purpose <br /> This plan was developed in response to a serious regional pest that has caused massive tree <br /> loss throughout 18 states. The intent of this plan is to: <br /> 1. Proactively mitigate the spread of EAB <br /> 2. Address public needs in an efficient and effective manner <br /> 3. Identify existing resources and needs for staff to implement management <br /> 4. Distribute costs and losses over a manageable time period <br /> 5. Lessen social and economic impact <br /> 6. Maximize and maintain long-term benefits of the urban forest <br /> 7. Maintain consistency and coordinate actions across jurisdictions and with surrounding <br /> communities <br /> 8. Provide education and outreach to elected officials, special interest groups and citizens <br /> 9. Assure a plan and infrastructure is in place to re-plant as removals occur <br /> Applicability <br /> This plan is applicable to all public properties where ash trees are currently growing in the City, <br /> on private properties where such trees may negatively impact public right-of-ways, on private <br /> properties where such trees threaten the safety of people or property, and on private <br /> properties where infested trees generally threaten the health of the urban forest overall. <br /> Administration <br /> This plan will be administered through the cooperative efforts of the City's Environmental, <br /> Streets and Parks Divisions. All efforts will be effectively communicated between divisions. The <br /> implementation of certain plan objectives will be in cooperation with the Sherburne County <br /> Urban Forestry Committee. <br /> EAB Community Preparedness & Management Plan - Page 2 <br />