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Tree of Life

The City Harrisonburg, Virginia's Urban Wood Program was established in 2018 with the arrival of Emerald Ash Borer beetle, which can damage ash trees. The program adapted to the challenge of managing a forest with 14 percent ash trees and created an opportunity to reutilize the trees, while creating a circular economy in the community. City staff removed more than 1,200 ash during the past three years. This program has a goal to utilize all parts of a fallen tree, keeping it out of the landfill. Smaller limbs are utilized as mulch, larger limbs are processed into firewood, and logs are upcycled to lumber that the agency, as well as other local businesses can utilize. The program creates jobs for the agency staff and other community members who utilize wood products, while generating revenue for the agency. Participants will learn what an urban wood program is, how to establish a program and what roadblocks to expect.

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