Join Urban Forestry for a hands-on, informative workshop focused on emerald ash borer (EAB), an invasive pest threatening ash trees in Washington.
Participants will gain valuable knowledge on EAB identification, ash tree identification, effective reporting methods, and management options. This workshop will also include practical learning where attendees will explore various aspects of EAB detection and control on a walk around the Esther Short neighborhood.
The greater Vancouver community is home to both the native Oregon ash, which plays an important ecological role near waterways, and ash species from the eastern United States and Europe, which are found throughout the urban forest in parks, along streets and near homes. While the beetle is harmless to people and animals, it could destroy an entire species of trees. Trees play an important role in fighting climate change, protecting water quality, creating habitat and providing shade across our community.
Contact: Urban Forestry at trees@cityofvancouver.us or 360-487-8733