Spread The Word

The more people that are aware of the issue, the better our chances are to catch these pests early in Vermont. The earlier we catch them, the better our changes are to stop them. An assortment of outreach materials are available to help spread the key messages:

Know the pests—visit gallery of invaders

Stop the spread, don’t move firewood—Second homeowners and private seasonal campground visitors may not be aware that Vermont’s scenic landscape, that provides peace and tranquility for their vacation, is at risk and that they may be unintentionally introducing these pests into Vermont by transporting firewood or live plants from elsewhere.

Look UP to look out for pests. Report what you find at http://www.vtinvasives.org/tree-pests/report-it

There are many ways to get the word out:

Organize a Tree Tagging Event

Unfortunately, most people cannot identify ash trees and therefore have no idea of what’s at risk until it’s too late. Tree tagging events have been organized in New York, Indiana and other Midwestern states as an effective way to raise awareness about the threat of the Emerald Ash Borer (EAB). Read more.

Give a talk or host a movie screening

The Forest Pest Overview ppt presentation (with notes!) provides: an overview of the threat of invasive forest pests (what they are, where they come from, how they get here, and what's at stake); how to identify EAB, ALB and HWA; how they are spread; and how community members can help. Feel free to use the presentation as is or adapt it to fit your needs.

Write an article

Firewood facts, short blurbs and an example article can be found on Forests and Parks website.

If you would like copies of any of the outreach material presented below, contact UVM Extension at 802-223-2389.

Videos Posters Identification Cards Classroom Materials Social Media

Videos

Videos are an excellent way to get messages out. They can be embedded in emails, shown at events or added to websites.

New Releases

Watch the Spread of Emerald Ash Borer By County

Produced by the Nebraska Forest Service

Glen Plake Skiing for the Trees

What's Bugging Our Maple Syrup

Produced by the National Don't Move Firewood Campaign

Posters

Posters are great for hanging up at community gathering spots like libraries, town halls, post offices or convenience stores. All you have to do is print and post.

Search for the Asian Longhorned Beetle - USDA APHIS

Identification of the Asian Longhorned Beetle - USDA APHIS

Don't Move Firewood - VT Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation