www.insideHALTON.com · OAKVILLE BEAVER Thursday, June 21, 2012 · 8 What is the Emerald Ash Borer? The Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) is an invasive insect from Asia that has killed millions of ash trees in Ontario and the eastern United States since its discovery in 2002. Almost 180,000 ash trees in Oakville are at risk. What can I do? Take action now to protect your private ash trees. Contact a certified arborist to assess whether your ash tree is a candidate for treatment. Infected trees will die within one to three years if left untreated, and signs of the insect are often invisible until it's too late. Treatment is effective if administered before August. Help protect Oakville's tree canopy! Whether you have an ash tree or not, you can become a Canopy Club Champion. Spread the word! For information, like Oakville Canopy Club on Facebook and follow us on Twitter, visit www.oakville.ca and click on the Oakville Canopy Club link, or email us at canopyclub@oakville.ca. Check your mailbox over the next two weeks for more information about EAB in Oakville. ee e Take action now to protect our tree canopy from the Emerald Ash Borer rer Untreated ash tree Treated ash tree Oakville Canopy Club OakCanopyClub Cycle, Walk Oakville Cycle, Walk Oakville will help you plan your cycling or walking route through the town's beautiful trails and roadways. With over 105 kilometres of on- and off-road cycling paths, over 150 kilometres of trails, 420 hectares of parkland and more than 200 parks, playgrounds, sports fields and 31 waterfront parks, Oakville has recreational opportunities for everyone! Hard copies available at Town Hall, community centres and libraries. Online interactive map available at www.oakville.ca Safety first! Get outside and enjoy all that Oakville has to offer. When cycling, please keep the road rules and trail etiquette in mind.