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Beech Leaf Disease
BLD CAN KILL BEECH TREES IN 2 TO 7 YEAR, THOUGH YOUNGER TREES APPEAR TO DIE MORE QUICKLY.
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Beech leaf disease is a newly discovered lethal disease of beech trees believed to be caused by the nematode Litylenchus crenatae mccannii. The symptoms of the disease appear as a dark green, interveinal banding pattern on the lower canopy foliage, eventually spreading throughout the tree. The symptoms appear to progress through the buds and no new leaves are produced. This eventually results in the death of the tree. The disease has the potential to drastically alter the Eastern deciduous forests of the United States on its own and through potential compounding disease effects.
The disease affects the native American beech as well as the commonly planted European beech.
Beech leaf disease can kill beech trees of all ages in 2 to 7 years, though younger trees appear to die more quickly.
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Disease Symptoms
Symptoms of this disease are seen in the leaves and include:
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Striping, curling, and/or leathery texture. These symptoms may be visible from leaf out in May until leaves fall off in October and are most easily noticed by looking up into the forest canopy. In early infestations, only a few leaves may be affected. Eventually, affected leaves wither, dry, and yellow.
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Reduced leaf and bud production may also occur.
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Leaf loss has been recorded only in heavily affected trees, but would be noticeable in summer months. A single tree can contain both heavily infected and unaffected branches.
Resolution I 1565
A LOCAL LAW TO UPDATE THE COUNTY’S FERTILIZER REGULATIONS TO INCORPORATE WEATHER RESTRICTIONS
Back in 2007, Suffolk County (followed by Nassau) passed a Nitrogen reduction law that regulated when we buy and apply fertilizer.
At the end of July, SC Legislators Trotta & Mazzarella proposed Introduced a Resolution that would add Weather Restrictions to those Fertilizer Regulations.
If Passed, it would prohibit applying any fertilizer containing N or P to turf during a period in which the National Weather Service has issued any of these Advisories:
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a Severe Thunder Storm - Watch or Warning;
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a Flood - Watch or Warning;
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a Tropical Storm - Watch or Warning;
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or a Hurricane - Watch or Warning.
But here is the real problem,
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This Ban applies if any of these NWS advisories exist ANYWHERE in Suffolk County;
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and shall remain in effect until 24 Hours AFTER the advisory has ended.
LINLA gave a testimony at the 8/30 meeting of the Environment, Parks & Agriculture committee stating our objections to the changes and offering an alternative.
The Resolution was TABLED and may be revisited at the September meeting on 9/30.
We will keep you posted.
LINLA would like to thank Legislators Krupski, Fleming and Piccirillo for discussing the issue before the meeting and for Chairwoman Hahn for hearing the extended testimony.
Dated: August 30, 2021
Resolution I 1565
A LOCAL LAW TO UPDATE THE COUNTY’S FERTILIZER REGULATIONS TO INCORPORATE WEATHER RESTRICTIONS
Back in 2007, Suffolk County (followed by Nassau) passed a Nitrogen reduction law that regulated when we buy and apply fertilizer.
At the end of July, SC Legislators Trotta & Mazzarella proposed Introduced a Resolution that would add Weather Restrictions to those Fertilizer Regulations.
If Passed, it would prohibit applying any fertilizer containing N or P to turf during a period in which the National Weather Service has issued any of these Advisories:
-
a Severe Thunder Storm - Watch or Warning;
-
a Flood - Watch or Warning;
-
a Tropical Storm - Watch or Warning;
-
or a Hurricane - Watch or Warning.
But here is the real problem,
-
This Ban applies if any of these NWS advisories exist ANYWHERE in Suffolk County;
-
and shall remain in effect until 24 Hours AFTER the advisory has ended.
LINLA gave a testimony at the 8/30 meeting of the Environment, Parks & Agriculture committee stating our objections to the changes and offering an alternative.
The Resolution was TABLED and may be revisited at the September meeting on 9/30.
We will keep you posted.
LINLA would like to thank Legislators Krupski, Fleming and Piccirillo for discussing the issue before the meeting and for Chairwoman Hahn for hearing the extended testimony.
Dated: August 30, 2021
Resolution I 1565
A LOCAL LAW TO UPDATE THE COUNTY’S FERTILIZER REGULATIONS TO INCORPORATE WEATHER RESTRICTIONS
Back in 2007, Suffolk County (followed by Nassau) passed a Nitrogen reduction law that regulated when we buy and apply fertilizer.
At the end of July, SC Legislators Trotta & Mazzarella proposed Introduced a Resolution that would add Weather Restrictions to those Fertilizer Regulations.
If Passed, it would prohibit applying any fertilizer containing N or P to turf during a period in which the National Weather Service has issued any of these Advisories:
-
a Severe Thunder Storm - Watch or Warning;
-
a Flood - Watch or Warning;
-
a Tropical Storm - Watch or Warning;
-
or a Hurricane - Watch or Warning.
But here is the real problem,
-
This Ban applies if any of these NWS advisories exist ANYWHERE in Suffolk County;
-
and shall remain in effect until 24 Hours AFTER the advisory has ended.
LINLA gave a testimony at the 8/30 meeting of the Environment, Parks & Agriculture committee stating our objections to the changes and offering an alternative.
The Resolution was TABLED and may be revisited at the September meeting on 9/30.
We will keep you posted.
LINLA would like to thank Legislators Krupski, Fleming and Piccirillo for discussing the issue before the meeting and for Chairwoman Hahn for hearing the extended testimony.
Dated: August 30, 2021
Resolution I 1565
A LOCAL LAW TO UPDATE THE COUNTY’S FERTILIZER REGULATIONS TO INCORPORATE WEATHER RESTRICTIONS
Back in 2007, Suffolk County (followed by Nassau) passed a Nitrogen reduction law that regulated when we buy and apply fertilizer.
At the end of July, SC Legislators Trotta & Mazzarella proposed Introduced a Resolution that would add Weather Restrictions to those Fertilizer Regulations.
If Passed, it would prohibit applying any fertilizer containing N or P to turf during a period in which the National Weather Service has issued any of these Advisories:
-
a Severe Thunder Storm - Watch or Warning;
-
a Flood - Watch or Warning;
-
a Tropical Storm - Watch or Warning;
-
or a Hurricane - Watch or Warning.
But here is the real problem,
-
This Ban applies if any of these NWS advisories exist ANYWHERE in Suffolk County;
-
and shall remain in effect until 24 Hours AFTER the advisory has ended.
LINLA gave a testimony at the 8/30 meeting of the Environment, Parks & Agriculture committee stating our objections to the changes and offering an alternative.
The Resolution was TABLED and may be revisited at the September meeting on 9/30.
We will keep you posted.
LINLA would like to thank Legislators Krupski, Fleming and Piccirillo for discussing the issue before the meeting and for Chairwoman Hahn for hearing the extended testimony.
Dated: August 30, 2021
Resolution I 1565
A LOCAL LAW TO UPDATE THE COUNTY’S FERTILIZER REGULATIONS TO INCORPORATE WEATHER RESTRICTIONS
Back in 2007, Suffolk County (followed by Nassau) passed a Nitrogen reduction law that regulated when we buy and apply fertilizer.
At the end of July, SC Legislators Trotta & Mazzarella proposed Introduced a Resolution that would add Weather Restrictions to those Fertilizer Regulations.
If Passed, it would prohibit applying any fertilizer containing N or P to turf during a period in which the National Weather Service has issued any of these Advisories:
-
a Severe Thunder Storm - Watch or Warning;
-
a Flood - Watch or Warning;
-
a Tropical Storm - Watch or Warning;
-
or a Hurricane - Watch or Warning.
But here is the real problem,
-
This Ban applies if any of these NWS advisories exist ANYWHERE in Suffolk County;
-
and shall remain in effect until 24 Hours AFTER the advisory has ended.
LINLA gave a testimony at the 8/30 meeting of the Environment, Parks & Agriculture committee stating our objections to the changes and offering an alternative.
The Resolution was TABLED and may be revisited at the September meeting on 9/30.
We will keep you posted.
LINLA would like to thank Legislators Krupski, Fleming and Piccirillo for discussing the issue before the meeting and for Chairwoman Hahn for hearing the extended testimony.
Dated: August 30, 2021