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- 2 - D Maple velvet gall, caused by a small mite on silver maple seemed to be more prevalent than in previous years . Rose chafer beetle populations decreased from past years. The Gyp:;),, moth larvae , 1>0l cent i �� Ll_y flit_ ��rc.ate:, t_ i_nsecl_ threat to oaks this area would ever see, have not yet surfaced . However, the adult stays moth (male) has been trapped in surrounding communities . This devastating pest is seemingly being carried west from eastern U .S . environs where it is inflicting millions of dollars of damage to countless acres of urban and rural forest . PARK TREE PLANTING A total of 335 large shade trees were planted on public land in 1982 . Of these , 232 were planted in Silver View Park. Eighteen ( 18) different species of trees were planted . Additionally, 900 seedlings were planted, almost all at Silver View . Vandalism and failure •of root establishment accounted for the loss of 59 large trees planted over the last two years . Tree donations to the City were down somewhat over 1981 as most potential transplants were either poorly located with no tree spade access or much too large to attempt transplanting . The spade was used, however , to move trees about in parks to more favorable locations . JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT 1111 Mounds View' s use of New Brighton ' s tree spade, trencher and water truck was completely offset by New Brighton ' s use of Mounds View ' s forestry truck during the course of the year . All other requirements and responsibilities concerning Forester ' s time, licences , etc . were properly met at the set ratio ( 40% Mounds View , 60% New Brighton) .