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Samuel Berg
This is in response to the The Buffalo News 'Everybody’s Column' in June 2009
I strongly disagree with the retired forester from Franklinville, this idea of doom and gloom and the plight of the Ash in the wake of the Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) is wrong. I pride myself on keeping abreast of the latest technology and continuing studies within the fields of Arboriculture and Forestry. Even though the destructive potential of the EAB has been likened to Dutch Elm Disease and the American Elm there are Elms that have survived some under management some not. The Ash Tree will have a similar future, researchers have found Ash trees that were unaffected by the beetle pointing towards resistant species. There are many options available to protect the Ash trees from the onset of the EAB. Home owners should be aware of the progression of EAB in their area, current maps are available here. Studies have shown effective treatments for the EAB, however all are not equal, the age and size of the tree will determine the best treatment strategy. A licensed Arborist is a great place to start, offering several management strategies based on your particular Ash trees and your budget.
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Samuel Berg is a licensed Arborist with Haskell Tree Service, for more information call (716) 655-3359.
Emerald Ash Borer (Agrilus planipennis)