The little red dot in the middle of these hardwood trees, is Ken-- pruning the maples today. Our mission at Stonehurst Fine Wood Furniture is founded on forest conservation. We need your help in saving hardwood trees from an epidemic of infestations.Hard wood furniture lovers, beware! At this very moment, armies of invasive bugs and diseases are on the prowl, hunting down your favorite maple, oak, cherry, walnut and other backyard trees to turn them into food and bedding for their young.
Asian Longhorn Beetle
Faith talks about the dreaded Asian Longhorn Beetle ALB, one of many non-native insects and diseases that have been brought to America accidentally by way of imported plants or in crates and pallets. Vermont's iconic maples, along with elms, ash, and oaks are a favorite home to these large, shiny, black and white beetles from Asia.The entire Northern hardwood forest is at risk and if we can't get people like you to help fight back, 48 million acres in the United States plus the majority of Canada’s hardwood forests could be destroyed. Also at risk are shade trees along city streets and in backyards all across the country. The ALB could kill up to two thirds of urban trees if it becomes established!
3 Things You Can Do to Save Our Hardwoods
There are many ways you can help keep invasive killer bugs and diseases from destroying our hardwoods. Here are some suggestions from VermontInvasives.org
- Buy Local Firewood-- Tree killing insects and diseases can lurk in firewood. Don't move invasives to new areas on firewood
- Educate yourself, your friends, your coworkers, and your family about how to look for invasive pests. Here's a look at the top invasives in Vermont
- Take photos and report anything you find to your state agricultural, natural resources, or forestry agency
