Threats to Maple Trees

Emerald Ash Borer (Agrilus planipennis) is an invasive wood boring beetle that feeds on the tissues under the bark of ash trees (Fraxinus spp) and kills them. EAB is 100% fatal to native ash trees of any size, any age, healthy or unhealthy, (according to research by Michigan State University and the US Forest Service).  Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) is not a threat to human health but it does threaten our forest and urban tree populations.

The metallic green EAB beetle is native to East Asia and was accidentally imported to the United States within the wood of shipping crates from China. EAB was first discovered in North America near Detroit, Michigan in 2002. Since then the beetle has spread to several eastern and midwestern states, including Wisconsin. EAB has also been found in Canada.

 

Read more at Wisconsin's Emerald Ash Borer Information Source.
Maple Syrup Recipes
Whipped Maple Squash PDF Print
Sunday, 01 March 2009 08:53
1 butternut squash, about 1 ½ pounds

3 tablespoons butter, softened

1 tablespoon maple syrup

¾ teaspoon salt

¼ teaspoon nutmeg

 

Peel and dice squash. Cook in a small amount of water until tender. Drain. Whip until smooth. Add remaining ingredients, stirring well. Sprinkle with additional nutmeg before serving.
 
Sweet Potatoes and Apples PDF Print
Sunday, 01 March 2009 08:52
3 cups cooked, peeled sweet potatoes

2 peeled tart apples

¾ cup maple syrup

2 tablespoons butter


Preheat oven to 350°. Slice potatoes and apples about ¼ inch thick and place in a shallow buttered baking dish. Cover with maple syrup and dot with butter. Bake covered for 40 minutes, stirring once.
 
Glazed Carrots PDF Print
Sunday, 01 March 2009 08:52
8 medium carrots, cut lengthwise

salt and pepper to taste

¾ cup maple syrup

2 tablespoons butter


Preheat oven to 350°. Cook carrots until tender but firm. Layer in a baking dish. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Cover with maple syrup and dot with butter. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, or simmer on top of stove.
 
Maple Nut Muffins PDF Print
Sunday, 01 March 2009 08:51
½ cup maple syrup

¼ cup chopped walnuts

2 tablespoons melted butter

2 cups flour

2 teaspoons baking powder

1 teaspoon salt

3 tablespoons maple syrup

1 egg

1 cup milk

¼ cup salad oil


Preheat oven to 425°. Grease 12 muffins cups. In each cup put 2 teaspoons maple syrup, 1 teaspoon chopped walnuts and ½ teaspoon melted butter. Sift together dry ingredients and set aside. Beat together syrup, egg, milk, and oil. Add to dry ingredients, stirring just enough to blend. Fill each cup 2/3 full. Bake for 20 minutes. Invert muffin tins onto a wire rack covered with wax paper, and let stand for a few minutes. Best when served warm.
 
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