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 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.

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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.