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Minnesota Forest Pest First Detector Program

Minnesota Forest Pest First Detector Program. Welcome. Other Program Offerings Today. Continuing Education: International Society of Arborist, 6.5 CEUs Minnesota Tree Inspector Recertication Society of American Foresters – Continuing Forestry Education, Category 1: 5.5 CFEs

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Minnesota Forest Pest First Detector Program

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  1. Minnesota Forest Pest First Detector Program • Welcome

  2. Other Program Offerings Today • Continuing Education: • International Society of Arborist, 6.5 CEUs • Minnesota Tree Inspector Recertication • Society of American Foresters – Continuing Forestry Education, Category 1: 5.5 CFEs • MN Logger Education Program: 8 CEUs • Tree Inspector Exam- prior registration required

  3. What is your vocation? • City forester • DNR employee • Educator • Other government employee • Master volunteer • Certified arborist • Private tree/forestry consultant • Other 4 of 30

  4. Which are you? • Became a First Detector in 2008 - 2012 • Want to become a First Detector in 2013 • Not interested in being a First Detector 4 of 30

  5. Why are you here: • To volunteer to help find these species • To learn more about these species • To stay current on invasive species • For my job • Need the CEU credits • Love the food • Better manage my trees • All of the above • Other 4 of 30

  6. What Topic Are You Most Interested In? • Emerald Ash Borer • Gypsy Moth • Asian Longhorned Beetle • Brown Marmorated Stink Bug • Thousand Cankers Disease • Imprelis damage • Oriental Bittersweet • Firewood • All of the above • Other 0 of 6

  7. New and Emerging Invasive Forest Pests

  8. Meaning of “Invasive” • Non-native • Cause harm • Native species ≠ invasive Polydrusus spp. Steve Katovich USDA Forest Serivce Emerald ash borer Jeff Hahn, University of Minnesota Bronze birch borer Steve Katovich USDA Forest Serivce

  9. Meaning of “New and Emerging” • New = not present • Emerging = present but not widely distributed • Established = widely present

  10. Minnesota Forest Pest First Detector Becoming a…

  11. Requirements • Complete the on-line modules • Agree to the criteria, standards and expectations • Fill out and sign the First Detector Confidentiality Form

  12. NPDN • National Plant Diagnostic Network • Goals • Quickly detect and identify pests and pathogens of concern • Immediately report detections First detection in state & county

  13. First Detector Volunteer Requirements • Have a working email address • Complete online training modules • Four NPDN modules • 1 Minnesota module • Attend a workshop • Agree to the criteria, standards and expectations First Detectors • Fill out and sign the First Detector Confidentiality Form You only need to do these things one time.

  14. On-line Modules NPDN Modules • Mission of the NPDN • Monitoring for High-Risks Pests • Diagnosing Plant Problems • Submitting Diagnostic Samples Minnesota Module • Minnesota Invasive Species Management http://www.myminnesotawoods.umn.edu/forest-pest-first-detector/

  15. Sample Management First Detectors NEVER announce pest! Activities - Detection Sample Management

  16. Working with the Public • Have the citizen review the appropriate checklist • First Detectors do not have authority to enter private property without permission Being a First Detector is voluntary

  17. Site Visits • Contact the owner • Homeowner present for visit • Get permission to look, pick-up or take • Explain the First Detector Program • Explain your responsibilities & limitations • Be polite, courteous and respectful • Report back to homeowner if you didn’t answer the question during the visit

  18. Handling Samples • Wood or bark • Handle like it contains pest • Secure so an emerging adult could not escape • Double bag & Keep it cool • Insects • Sealable crush-proof container • Store in a cool place (freezer) • Digital pictures preferred! E-mail to • Arrest.The.Pest@state.mn.us

  19. Good Digital Photos • In focus • Have object for scale • Well lighted • Different parts/views of the plant/insect: • Flower, stem, leaf, fruit, or seedhead • Whole plant or insect

  20. Bad Digital Photos Too Blurry Too Vague Too Dim

  21. First Detectors • Cumulative Total: • 2008 - 157 • 2009 - 225 • 2010 - 301 • 2011 - 412 • 2012 - 512

  22. First Detector Program Awards • Awards: • NPDN Teamwork Award – APHIS NPDN •  Distinguished Team - U of MN Extension's Dean Award •  Innovation & Technology – MANREP •  Excellence in Natural Resources Programming – MANREP •  Innovative Programs Silver Award (National) – ANREP •  Outstanding Team Silver Award (National) – ANREP • Professional Presentations/Publications: •  New Zealand Journal of Forestry Science (publication) •  Association of Natural Resource Extension Professionals •  MN Society of American Foresters •  MN/WI Invasive Species Conference • EAB Research & Development Meeting • Society of American Forests National Convention

  23. Confidentiality Form

  24. Questions?

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