By Glen Wunderlich

It’s hard to estimate the number of ash trees killed by the emerald ash borer, but in Michigan alone, the total is in the millions. Firewood? Everyone now has ash. Its straight grain makes for easy splitting and its low moisture content means it can be burned for heat before other hardwoods. But, standing ash trees can also become dangerous shortly after they die and even the seasoned professionals must back off at times.

According to GregWeinert of Weinert’s Tree Service (989-729-TREE) all ash trees should be treated as dangerous. After a short wal kalong the Looking Glass River recently, it became evident what he was talking about. Some of the ash tress rolled over, stump and all. Read more