Hemlock Treatment Training Rescheduled for July 8

UPDATE 6.10.2025 Hemlock trees on Chinquapin property show evidence of the invasive hemlock woolly adelgid, a tiny bug which kills the trees over time. There is a large effort in our mountains to treat HWA and save the trees. In our neighborhood, owners and Mark Adkins, developer, express interest in treating trees. The July 8 training is rescheduled from the spring date. The make up date is July 15. If you registered for the spring date, Olivia Hall, Hemlock Restoration Initiative, is contacting you by email.

At least 15 attendees are needed to hold the training. The instructors come from Asheville & bring the supplies; 15 is a break even number for costs. Invite others; Laurel Falls & High Hemlock owners are being invited, too.

REGISTRATION DETAILS from the Hemlock Restoration Initiative:

Hemlock treatment is easier and cheaper than ever before! To educate landowners and land managers about the various options available to protect their hemlocks, the Hemlock Restoration Initiative will be giving a hemlock woolly adelgid (HWA) management workshop in partnership with the Chinquapin Mountain Community on July 8th.The workshop will be from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the grounds of the Chinquapin Mountain Community. We will use the trees present at the workshop site to learn and practice a variety of methods to treat hemlocks available to all landowners in North Carolina. Participants will receive in-person instruction and hands-on practice.

We will cover the details of chemical treatment, including: How to identify hemlock trees; How to assess hemlock health to determine appropriate treatment; How to select, mix, and safely apply products; Ways to reduce off-target risks to the environment; When to seek help from a tree care professional.

A series of short videos will be provided to watch before the field session. The videos cover background information relevant to the hands-on training. Topics covered include the ecological importance and value of hemlocks in urban and community forests, the biology of HWA and other hemlock pests, integrated pest management strategies, and the role of the Hemlock Restoration Initiative in North Carolina’s various hemlock management efforts. A link to the videos will be shared by email upon registration. If you have concerns about being able to watch the videos before the presentation, please reach out to us.

Important Details:Participants will be walking off-trail on uneven terrain and handling pesticides. Participants will need to wear long sleeves, long pants, and closed-toed shoes with socks. Chemical resistant gloves and other equipment will be provided. Participants should bring a bag lunch and water for the day.

Here's the registration link. https://savehemlocksnc.org/tuesday-july-8-2025-hwa-management-workshop-at-chinquapin-mountain-community/

There is a non-refundable registration fee of $10 per participant. You can pay via cash or check the day of the event or via PayPal (https://savehemlocksnc.org/make-a-donation/). If you opt to pay via PayPal, we ask that you consider including an additional $0.79 to cover PayPal's service fee.For attending, NC Pesticide Applicators can earn 5.5 credits in categories D, G, L, N, and X. The following ISA CEUs are pre-approved: 5–Certified Arborist, 4–BCMA Practice, and 1–BMCA Management. Participants can also earn 4.5 Category 1 and 0.5 Category 2 CFE hours.