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Re-Wilding Ash Trees: MaMA Project Info Session

• Tuesday, June 4, 2024, 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM

This informational session will go over the scope and goals of the Monitoring and Managing Ash (MaMA) project in the Southern Tier region of New York. To summarize briefly, the project aims to monitor and manage stands of ash trees with the hope of identify Lingering Ash trees (i.e. ash trees with some level of natural resistance to the invasive Emerald Ash Borer). Parts of these Lingering Ash trees can then be collected for a cross breeding project that produces ash trees which are resistant to the invasive pest but still retain local genetics. 

This project relies heavily on citizen science and participation from the general public to monitor stands of ash trees, collect data, and identify potential candidate trees for the breeding program. Join us to learn how YOU can become a part of this project!

When: Tuesday, June 4th 6:00pm-7:30pm

Where: CCE Broome Auditorium OR online Zoom option

If you would like to attend via Zoom registration is REQUIRED. A Zoom link will be sent out to the email provided on the registration form on the day of the session.

Private land-owners, representatives from interested community groups and organizations, naturalists, and concerned citizens are all encouraged to attend. This informational session is free to attend. The content is geared towards an adult audience; youth are welcome to attend but must be accompanied by an adult. If you cannot attend but would like to know more, you can opt to have a recording of the Zoom meeting sent to you via email.

A follow-up program will be held at the Waterman Conservation Center on Friday, June 28th where we will be establishing a demonstration monitoring plot. Any folks interested in setting up their own monitoring plot, or collecting data using another method, are highly encouraged to attend. (Details TBA)

Presented in partnership with the MaMA project and Waterman Conservation Center.

The MaMA project website can be found here for more information and details. This information will also be reviewed during the information session. 

Fee

Free of Charge

Register

https://pub.cce.cornell.edu/event_registration/main/events_landing.cfm?event=MaMAInfo_203

Location

Cornell Cooperative Extension of Broome County
840 Upper Front St
Binghamton, NY 13905

Last updated May 16, 2024