MARSHFIELD, WI (OnFocus) – The City of Marshfield will commence ash tree removals in Braem Park this January as part of a proactive effort to manage the impact of Emerald Ash Borer (EAB). This marks the fourth year of a five-year plan aimed at removing a majority of the park’s ash tree population to prevent potential safety hazards.
This year’s removal area spans approximately four acres in the park’s northeast section. While Braem Park will remain open during the process, park visitors are asked to maintain a distance of at least 300 feet from equipment and personnel to ensure safety. For questions or more information, contact the Parks and Recreation Department at 715-384-4642.
Emerald Ash Borer, an invasive wood-boring insect native to Asia, was first detected in Southeast Wisconsin in 2008 and has since spread across the state, including its discovery in Marshfield in January 2021. The insect damages trees by feeding beneath the bark, disrupting the transportation of water and nutrients, and ultimately causing widespread tree mortality if left untreated.
To learn more about Emerald Ash Borer and the city’s forestry initiatives, visit the Forestry Division page on the City of Marshfield’s website.
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