Compliments of the Emerald Ash Borer.
I lost nine 60-80 year old Ash trees in which seven of them I had to be trimmed back to 30 ft.
Since the yard is a DNR habitat I left the dead trees standing for the thriving diverse woodpecker population plus it saved me a couple clams.
The pics in previous posts with the saws are real....but I will use them(the saws) to start woodpecker holes about 20 feet up in the tree.. Thoughtful eh!!
The birds find these holes, finish them out and will nest in them for years to come.
Locally there is a major loss of habitat for these incredible birds, so every bit helps.
Woodpecker Lives Matter
.
Heavy frass from the Asian Emerald Ash Borer
by
Hostafarian, on Flickr.
.
.
Ash trees in yard
by
Hostafarian, on Flickr
Ash trees in yard
by
Hostafarian, on Flickr
.
.
Ash trees in yard
by
Hostafarian, on Flickr