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UNH forester: Turnpike maples sound but dead ash trees near Francestown cemeteries should be removed
Summary
Michael Gagnon of the UNH Cooperative Extension told Francestown Cemetery Trustees on May 5 that older maples and a row of Liberty Elms at Turnpike Cemetery are generally healthy but several dead ash trees at Mill Village and Meeting House cemeteries pose safety risks and should be removed.
Michael Gagnon, a forester with the UNH Cooperative Extension, reported to the Francestown Cemetery Board on May 5 that the older maple trees in Turnpike Cemetery are generally in good condition but need selective trimming of dead branches to protect headstones. He also noted a row of Liberty Elm trees along the west side of the Turnpike Cemetery that appear healthy; Gagnon recommended diversifying species rather than planting more maples or elms to reduce the risk of losing many trees to a single pest or disease such as the emerald ash borer.
Gagnon told trustees that dead ash trees were observed at the other two town cemeteries. At Mill Village Cemetery (cem. #2) several dead ash trees stand along the road, including two outside the stone wall whose removal responsibility is unclear. In Meeting House Cemetery (cem. #1) trustees identified three dead ash trees along the south stone wall that should be taken down as soon as possible because one could fall into the cemetery and two could fall onto the open space used for summer concerts. Jan Hicks said she will consult with Jamie about who is responsible for removal. Gagnon sent Jan a list of tree species appropriate for southern New Hampshire for future plantings.
