the staff of the Ridgewood blog
Ridgewood NJ, there are three or four trees in dangerous condition on the Dayton Street side on Van Neste Square park . The trees have fallen victim to the The emerald ash borer beetle . The emerald ash borer is a green buprestid or jewel beetle native to north-eastern Asia that feeds on ash species. Females lay eggs in bark crevices on ash trees, and larvae feed underneath the bark of ash trees to emerge as adults in one to two years. In its native range, it is typically found at low densities and does not cause significant damage to trees native to the area. Outside its native range, it is an invasive species and is highly destructive to ash trees native to northwest Europe and North America. Prior to being found in North America, very little was known about emerald ash borer in its native range; this has resulted in much of the research on its biology being focused in North America. Local governments in North America are attempting to control it by monitoring its spread, diversifying tree species, insecticides, and biological control.
The trees may present a danger with fourth of July just around the corner and the large crowds that the Ridgewood Parade attracts .
Ash tress can be cured with correct chemicals. I fixed a large ash in my backyard along with a few hemlocks. Anyone can find it online. But the careless village management doesn’t have time to look at this. It is easier to hand $$$ to Downes service.
Call Colin Milde at Ramapo Tree in Mahwah. He is fantastic and specializes in healing sick trees. I have used him for years.
Don’t worry Shade Tree is on top of it… LoL… They will be cut down on no time
Ridgewood….treat the trees!! Don,t wait until they die. We need trees. Stop being so lazy and spending big money.
Treat the trees! Stop being so lazy and fiscally irresponsible to have to take the trees down instead of treating them to save these beautiful trees and make the village as beautiful as it can be. What is wrong with u people?
This Council didn’t seem to have any problem spending $150,000 of our tax dollars on a “no bid” contract with Downes Tree Service to clean up Schedler. Van Neste Park is used by many more Villagers than Schedler. Pull the plug out Council!