Written by Jennifer Smith, Metro Horticulturist

To find out more about EAB in Nashville schedule a free speaker for your community or work group. The presentation will review how to identify ash trees and management options. Also discussed will be the tree owner’s responsibility and how to hire an arborist.This presentation can be 20 to 45 minutes and be either a power point or flip chart presentation. The type of presentation format depends on the set-up at the meeting location. Allow additional time for questions. Also refer to the EAB website, trees.nashville.gov, to download a Managing the Emerald Ash Borer in Nashville brochure or call, 615-862-5000 to have one mailed to you.To schedule a free EAB presentation, register at trees.nashville.gov or contact Metro Horticulturist, Jennifer Smith at 615-862-8708.

In an effort to grow and improve Nashville’s urban tree canopy, the Nashville Tree Conservation Corps and the Metro Tree Advisory Committee are presenting the third annual Tree Sale. This sale makes it easy to plant a tree in your yard and, not only do something good for your family, but help to improve the health, beauty and well-being of the entire community. The trees sold will be mapped for the Root Nashville tree canopy campaign to plant 500,000 trees by 2050.Featuring freshly dug nursery trees and delivered to your home, these trees can be planted by family, friends or for an additional fee, by a planting service. Canopy, understory and evergreen trees are being offered. Residents are encouraged to plant a canopy tree where there is space and there are no overhead utility lines. Check your chosen tree’s mature height and width to see if it is appropriate for your space. Price includes a balled-and-burlapped tree, approximately 6’ tall and 1.5” caliber (trunk width), 1” for small trees, delivery, bag of mulch and planting and watering instructions On-line Ordering: www.treeconservationcorps.org/tree-sale.  The on-line ordering site features: tree photos, tree planting video and diagram, NES flier of Planting the Right Tree in the Right Place, and the 811 Call Before you Dig free service information.