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Continuing Education: International Society of Arborist
5.75 credits EACH for arborist, municipal and BCMA science
Minnesota Tree Inspector Recertification – 6 credit hours
Society of American Foresters – Continuing Forestry Education 4.5 CEUs
MN Logger Education Program: 8 CEUs
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What is your vocation?
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Which are you?
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50% A. Became a First Detector in 2008 - 2012B. Want to become a First Detector in 2013C. Not interested in being a First Detector
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Why are you here:
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0% A. To volunteer to help find these speciesB. To learn more about these speciesC. To stay current on invasive speciesD. For my jobE. Need the CEU creditsF. Love the foodG. Better manage my treesH. All of the aboveI. Other
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What Topic Are You Most Interested In?
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25% A. Emerald Ash BorerB. Gypsy MothC. Asian Longhorned BeetleD. Brown Marmorated Stink BugE. Oriental BittersweetF. FirewoodG. All of the aboveH. Other
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New and Emerging Invasive Forest Pests
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Meaning of “Invasive”
Non-native
Cause harm
Native species ≠ invasive
Polydrusus spp.
Steve Katovich USDA Forest Serivce
Jeff Hahn, University of Minnesota
Emerald ash borer
Bronze birch borer
Steve Katovich USDA Forest Serivce
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Meaning of “New and Emerging”
New = not present
Emerging = present but not widely distributed
Established = widely present
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Becoming a…
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Requirements
Complete the online modules
Agree to the criteria, standards and expectations
Fill out and sign the First Detector Confidentiality Form
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NPDN National Plant Diagnostic Network (NPDN) Goals
Quickly detect and identify pests and pathogens of concern
Immediately report detections Network with federal, state and local officials to
quickly turn around detection confirmations and good pest management response
First detection in state & county
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First Detector Volunteer Requirements
Have a working email address Complete online training modules
4 NPDN modules 1 Minnesota module
Attend a workshop Agree to the criteria, standards and
expectations First Detectors Fill out and sign the First Detector
Confidentiality Form
You only need to do these things one time.
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Online Modules
NPDN Modules Mission of the NPDN Monitoring for High-risks Pests Diagnosing Plant Problems Submitting Diagnostic Samples
Minnesota Module Minnesota Invasive Species Management
www.myminnesotawoods.umn.edu/ forest-pest-first-detector
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Activities - Detection
First Detectors NEVER announce pest!
Sample ManagementSample Management
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Working with the Public
Have the citizen review the appropriate checklist
First Detectors do not have authority to enter private property without permission
Being a First Detector is voluntary
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Site Visits
1. Contact the owner2. Homeowner present for visit3. Get permission to look, pick up or take4. Explain the First Detector Program5. Explain your responsibilities & limitations 6. Be polite, courteous and respectful7. Report back to homeowner if you didn’t
answer the question during the visit8. Report back to MDA
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Handling Samples
Plant material Handle like it contains pest
Secure so an emerging adult could not escape
Double bag & Keep it cool Insects
Sealable crush-proof container Store in a cool place (freezer)
Digital pictures preferred! E-mail [email protected]
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Good Digital Photos
In focus Have object for scale Well lighted Different parts/views of the plant/insect:
Flower, stem, leaf, fruit, or seedhead Whole plant or insect
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Bad Digital Photos
Too Dim Too Vague
Too Blurry
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Cumulative Total:
2008 - 157 2009 - 225 2010 - 301 2011 - 412 2012 - 500
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First Detector Program AwardsAwards:• NPDN Teamwork Award – APHIS NPDN• Distinguished Team - U of MN Extension's Dean Award• Innovation & Technology – MANREP• Excellence in Natural Resources Programming – MANREP• Innovative Programs Silver Award (National) – ANREP• Outstanding Team Silver Award (National) – ANREP
Professional Presentations/Publications:• New Zealand Journal of Forestry Science (publication)• Association of Natural Resource Extension Professionals• MN Society of American Foresters• MN/WI Invasive Species Conference• EAB Research & Development Meeting• Society of American Forests National Convention
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Confidentiality Form
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First Detector Manuals
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New Online Features: http://z.umn.edu/FPFD
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Online Reporting:http://z.umn.edu/FPFD
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