On average across the state, ash composes 5 to 7 % of Vermont’s forest, but in certain locales, ash may comprise 20-70% of all trees. State officials first confirmed emerald ash borer in Orange County in 2018. Since then, the pest has become well established across much of Vermont. In this presentation, Noah Hoffman will explain how emerald ash borer is affecting ash trees statewide and how FPR responds on state lands. He will also highlight the Department’s work to protect black ash, a species with special ecological and cultural importance.

Speaker: Noah Hoffman is the Invasive Species Coordinator for the Vermont Department of Forests, Parks, and Recreation. His role involves facilitation and implementation of invasive species management projects on state lands, bridging gaps between personnel and resources, and serving as a communication hub for statewide invasive species information. Noah is especially interested in integrated pest management and promoting strategies to retain ash trees on the landscape in the wake of emerald ash borer.

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