AcknowledgmentsPrimary Investigators & Project Managers• Angela Gupta, Extension Educator,University of Minnesota Extension• Julie Miedtke, Extension Educator,University of Minnesota ExtensionExpert Panelists• Mark Abrahamson, Research Scientist,Minnesota Department of Agriculture• Cheryl Adams, <strong>Forest</strong> Ecologist,UPM-Blandin Paper Company• Paul Ahlen, Plant Health Specialist,Minnesota Department of Agriculture• Mike Albers, <strong>Forest</strong> Health Specialist,Minnesota Department of Natural Resources• John Almendinger, <strong>Forest</strong> Ecologist,Minnesota Department of Natural Resources• Mike Benedict, <strong>Forest</strong>ry <strong>Management</strong> and Inventory/Planning<strong>Forest</strong>er, Bureau of Indian Affairs Midwest Region• Greg Bernu, Carlton County Land Commissioner• Charlie Blinn, Extension Specialist, University of Minnesota• Dave Chura, Executive Director,Minnesota Logger Education Program• Tony D’amato, Assistant Professor, University of Minnesota• Andy David, Associate Professor, University of Minnesota• Paul Dickson, Consulting <strong>Forest</strong>er,Minnesota Association of Consulting <strong>Forest</strong>ers• Lee Frelich, Research Associate, University of Minnesota• Jeff Hahn, Extension Entomologist,University of Minnesota Extension• Kurt Hinz, <strong>Private</strong> <strong>Forest</strong> <strong>Management</strong> <strong>Forest</strong>er,Minnesota Department of Natural Resources• Louis Iverson, Landscape Ecologist, US <strong>Forest</strong> Service• Keith Jacobson, Wood Product Utilization & MarketingProgram Leader, Minnesota Department of Natural Resources• Mark Johnson, Executive Director,Minnesota Deer Hunters Association• Steve Katovich, Insect Ecologist, US <strong>Forest</strong> Service• Rick Klevorn, Silviculture Program Coordinator,Minnesota Department of Natural Resources• Jeff Lightfoot, Regional Wildlife Manager,Minnesota Department of Natural Resources• Ken Nichols, <strong>Private</strong> <strong>Forest</strong> Landowner• Art Norton, Itasca Field Representative,The Nature Conservancy• John O’Reilly, <strong>Private</strong> <strong>Forest</strong> Landowner,Minnesota <strong>Forest</strong>ry Association• Brian Palik, Research Ecologist, US <strong>Forest</strong> Service• Dave Parent, <strong>Private</strong> <strong>Forest</strong> Landowner,Minnesota <strong>Forest</strong> Resources Council• Mike Reichenbach, Extension Educator,University of Minnesota Extension• Eli Sagor, Extension Educator,University of Minnesota Extension• Elon S. (Sandy) Verry, Chief Research Hydrologist,US <strong>Forest</strong> Service (retired)• Dave Wilsey, Extension Educator,University of Minnesota Extension• Diomy Zamora, Extension Educator,University of Minnesota ExtensionContributing Authors• Mark Abrahamson, Research Scientist,Minnesota Department of Agriculture• Jana Albers, <strong>Forest</strong> Health Specialist,Minnesota Department of Natural Resources• Mike Albers, <strong>Forest</strong> Health Specialist,Minnesota Department of Natural Resources• John Almendinger, <strong>Forest</strong> Ecologist,Minnesota Department of Natural Resources• Melvin Baughman, Extension <strong>Forest</strong>er,University of Minnesota Extension• Mike Benedict, <strong>Forest</strong>ry <strong>Management</strong> and Inventory/Planning<strong>Forest</strong>er, Bureau of Indian Affairs Midwest Region• Lee Frelich, Research Associate, University of Minnesota• Angela Gupta, Extension Educator, University of Minnesota• Maya Hamady, Nongame Wildlife Specialist,Minnesota Department of Natural Resources• Steve Katovich, Insect Ecologist, US <strong>Forest</strong> Service• Jeff Lightfoot, Regional Wildlife Manager,Minnesota Department of Natural Resources• Doug Miedtke, Fire Behavior Specialist,Minnesota Department of Natural Resources• Julie Miedtke, Extension Educator,University of Minnesota Extension• Mike Ostry, Research Plant Pathologist, US <strong>Forest</strong> Service• Dave Wilsey, Extension Educator,University of Minnesota Extension• Kathleen Preece, Better <strong>Forest</strong>s Magazine• Elon S. (Sandy) Verry, Chief Research Hydrologist,US <strong>Forest</strong> Service (retired)• Steve Vongroven, Wood Product Utilization & Marketing,Minnesota Department of Natural ResourcesEvaluation Specialists• Amy Mayer, University of Minnesota• Thomas Barthlomay, University of MinnesotaEqual Opportunity StatementThe University of Minnesota Extension shall provide equal access to and opportunityin its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender,age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteranstatus, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression.Printed in U.S.A. on Anthem recycled and recyclable paper with at least 10% postconsumer material.Published June 2011.
Table of ContentsChapter 1A History of Minnesota’s <strong>Ash</strong> Resource:Current Extent and Abundance of <strong>Ash</strong> ..................... 7Chapter 2Minnesota <strong>Ash</strong> Species Identification...................... 10Chapter 3<strong>Ash</strong>: A 21st Century Resource ................................... 15Chapter 4The Emerald <strong>Ash</strong> Borer: a littlepackage carrying big trouble ..................................... 23Chapter 5The Native Plant Communities ................................. 29<strong>Ash</strong> in the Wet <strong>Forest</strong> System .................................. 32<strong>Ash</strong> in the Floodplain <strong>Forest</strong> System ..................... 38<strong>Ash</strong> in the Mesic Hardwood System ...................... 44<strong>Ash</strong> in the <strong>Forest</strong>ed Rich Peatland System ........... 48<strong>Ash</strong> in the Fire Dependent System ......................... 50Chapter 6Wildlife Among the <strong>Ash</strong> ............................................. 54Chapter 7Other Implications of EAB and <strong>Ash</strong> Trees .............. 56Green ashFraxinuspennsylvanicaAppendicesAppendix AMinnesota Department of Natural Resources:<strong>Guide</strong>lines <strong>for</strong> managing sites with ash to addressthe threat of emerald ash borer on DNR<strong>Forest</strong>ry-administered lands ...................................... 60Appendix BQuestions and Answers about Quarantinesand Compliance Agreements .................................... 63Appendix CMinnesota Department of NaturalResources Rare Species <strong>Guide</strong> .................................. 65Appendix DReferences and Resources .......................................... 66Glossary .......................................................................... 67Throughout this publication, words in bold italicscan be found in the Glossary on pages 67-68.1
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