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The Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) is a destructive green beetle poised to wipe out all ash trees in New York. This will result in millions of dead trees throughout our streets, yards, parks, and forests, leading to serious public health, safety, and economic issues. It's crucial for every community to assess how many ash trees exist, how they will be treated or removed, who will replant, and the potential impact on local budgets. Educate yourself and develop a community preparedness plan to face this imminent threat. Visit http://nyis.info for resources.
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The Emerald Ash Borer is coming... Is your community ready? The Emerald Ash Borer is a small green beetle that WILL KILL ALL OF NEW YORK’S ASH TREES. This means millions of dead ash trees on our streets, in our yards and parks, and in our forests. Once an ash tree is infested, it dies within a few years creating public health, safety, and economic liabilities. • Ask yourself: • How many ash trees are in my community? • How will these trees be treated or removed? • Who will replant them? • How will EAB effect my community’s budget? • What will my town look like after the emerald ash borer arrives? Daniel Herms, The Ohio State University, Bugwood.org You Can Do Something! Educate yourself about the Emerald Ash Borer. Develop an EAB Community Preparedness Plan, and start answering these important questions. http://nyis.info for educational and planning resources David Cappaert, Michigan State University, Bugwood.org Poster prepared by the Cornell Cooperative Extension Emerald Ash Borer Extension Program: Impact Reduction through Education, Community Preparation, Early Detection and Rapid Response. April 4, 2011
