State guidance issued in Vermont to prevent the spread of the invasive Emerald Ash Borer
Vermont’s Department of Forests, Parks, and Recreation is recognizing “Emerald Ash Borer Awareness Week” ahead of the flight season in June
In an effort to address the threat posed by the invasive emerald ash borer, the Vermont Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation is urging communities to stay informed and follow recommendations. As part of the Emerald Ash Borer Awareness Week, May 22 to May 28, 2023, Vermont has renewed its commitment to safeguarding its ash tree population, while increasing public safety. The Emerald Ash Borer begins its flight season on June 1 when they will emerge from infested ash trees, logs, and firewood and seek new host trees and mates. To help slow the spread, the parks department suggests you avoid moving firewood, use local firewood, and report signs of infestation. The department has already evaluated and started removing susceptible ash trees from high-use areas on state lands, particularly state parks.Officials say ash tree removal has been conducted at Grand Isle State Park, Emerald Lake State Park, Lake St. Catherine State Park, and Coolidge State Park. Some regular park visitors may notice a difference, such as small branches and wood on the ground near sites, trails and roads, more open areas, some soil disturbance, and newly seeded ground. The emerald ash borer is an invasive species that has killed millions of ash trees in the United States since its arrival in 2002 and poses a significant threat to Vermont’s ash population. Ash trees provide valuable habitats and economic benefits across Vermont. Once ash trees are killed by the Emerald Ash Borer, they can become brittle and significantly increase the risk, complexity, and cost associated with their removal.If you see signs of the Emerald Ash Borer, you’re encouraged to report them at VTinvasives.org.
In an effort to address the threat posed by the invasive emerald ash borer, the Vermont Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation is urging communities to stay informed and follow recommendations.
As part of the Emerald Ash Borer Awareness Week, May 22 to May 28, 2023, Vermont has renewed its commitment to safeguarding its ash tree population, while increasing public safety.
The Emerald Ash Borer begins its flight season on June 1 when they will emerge from infested ash trees, logs, and firewood and seek new host trees and mates.
To help slow the spread, the parks department suggests you avoid moving firewood, use local firewood, and report signs of infestation.
The department has already evaluated and started removing susceptible ash trees from high-use areas on state lands, particularly state parks.
Officials say ash tree removal has been conducted at Grand Isle State Park, Emerald Lake State Park, Lake St. Catherine State Park, and Coolidge State Park.
Some regular park visitors may notice a difference, such as small branches and wood on the ground near sites, trails and roads, more open areas, some soil disturbance, and newly seeded ground.
The emerald ash borer is an invasive species that has killed millions of ash trees in the United States since its arrival in 2002 and poses a significant threat to Vermont’s ash population.
Ash trees provide valuable habitats and economic benefits across Vermont.
Once ash trees are killed by the Emerald Ash Borer, they can become brittle and significantly increase the risk, complexity, and cost associated with their removal.
If you see signs of the Emerald Ash Borer, you’re encouraged to report them at VTinvasives.org.