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Threats to Maple Trees
The Asian longhorned beetle (ALB) is an invasive insect that feeds on certain species of hardwood trees, eventually killing them. The ALB especially likes maple tree. The ALB most likely came to the United States inside wood packing material from Asia. Since it was first discovered in Brooklyn, New York in 1996, the beetle has caused tens of thousands of trees to be destroyed in Illinois, Massachusetts, New Jersey and New York. If the ALB were to become established here, it could become one of the most destructive and costly pests ever to enter the United States. If we don’t find and stop the ALB, we’ll lose more than trees. We’ll lose industries worth billions of dollars – and wildlife habitats too. Our yards and neighborhoods will take decades to recover. Read More at Beetle Busters |
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4 large apples 1/3 cup plain nonfat yogurt ¼ cup raisins 1 teaspoon maple syrup ¼ cup rolled oats ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon 2 tablespoons finely chopped walnuts
Wash and core the apples, taking care not to cut through the bottoms. In a small mixing bowl, combine the yogurt, raisins, and maple syrup. Fill the apple centers with the yogurt mixture. In another small bowl, combine the rolled oats, cinnamon, and chopped walnuts. Sprinkle the oat mixture on top of the apples. Place them in a baking dish, and pour a couple of inches of water into the dish, surrounding the apples. Bake, uncovered, until the apples are very tender, about 1 hour. Cool slightly before serving.
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