You Can Help
Red Wing residents can help combat the damage caused by EAB and make the city's tree canopy diverse and vibrant for years to come.
At Home
On privately-owned property, property owners can remove and replace or treat ash trees.
Removal
- Residents with ash trees on their property can remove them and are encouraged to replace them with a new species of tree.
- Residents are encouraged to have the tree removed by a tree care company and not attempt to remove the tree themselves.
- Ash trees should only be removed during the EAB dormant season (October 1-April 30).
- University of Minnesota Extension has suggestions for tree species well-suited to replace removed ash trees.
Treatment
- Healthy ash trees (with less than 30% canopy loss if infestation is suspected) can be chemically treated.
- Through Rainbow Treecare, Red Wing residents can receive a discounted rate on EAB treatment. Residents should contact Rainbow Treecare at 952.767.6920 or through their website to discuss arrangements.
- Chemical treatment is not a one-time solution. Repeat treatment (generally every 1-3 years) will likely be necessary to maintain your ash tree.
Boulevard Trees
Residents are also being asked to sign up below to host a boulevard tree as the Public Works Department replaces ash trees on City property. By volunteering to host a tree, residents agree to water the new tree to encourage success of the new planting. Residents will not be able to select the type of tree planted in the boulevard due to the efforts to diversify the types of trees around Red Wing. Public Works will be planting trees each fall and spring.