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Funeral Rituals Involving Nail Ash

New ash tree-lined avenue established in Lohausen, Germany, in 2010 with regional funding; survived major storm in 2014 with minimal harm, but nine trees now critically damaged.

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Funeral Procession for a Hammer's Rusty Part
Funeral Procession for a Hammer's Rusty Part

Funeral Rituals Involving Nail Ash

The City of Lincoln is taking action to combat the decline of ash trees in a local alley, primarily due to the Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) infestation. This invasive beetle species, whose larvae feed on the inner bark of ash trees, has been causing widespread damage since its initial discovery in 2003.

In response to the damage, the City has implemented a comprehensive EAB Response and Recovery Plan. This includes proactively working with neighbourhoods to remove and replace public ash trees along streets and on public lands. Residents also have the option to "adopt" ash trees adjacent to their properties by obtaining a no-cost permit and taking responsibility for the treatment of these trees at their own expense.

The city's landscape maintenance station, Hexhof, will collaborate in the planting process. The new trees, sourced from the city's nursery, will be planted in spring. These replacement trees have been chosen to preserve the alley as a whole, with their growth and development providing a transition from the built-up area to the open landscape.

The ash tree species was originally chosen for the alley due to its typical growth in hardwood forests in river floodplain areas. The new trees, as they grow, will cover and shade the path with their leaf canopy, just like the original ash trees.

However, nine damaged ash trees will be removed due to the extensive damage caused by the summer 2018 fire. The damage became apparent the following year, with large portions of the bark at the base of the trunk dying and falling off. Due to the large-scale bark damage, no more substance transport to the roots can take place on a significant portion of the bark surface.

Despite the loss, the remaining 45 ash trees continue to thrive, serving as a connecting element between the built-up area and the open landscape, guiding those seeking recreation towards the Rhine. The new ash trees, once planted and established, will help maintain this connection, ensuring the alley remains a shaded and natural pathway that connects urban areas to open landscapes.

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