Learn more about the recent confirmation of emerald ash borer in Newport. Join staff from the Vermont Urban & Community Forestry (VT UCF) Program to review signs and symptoms of emerald ash borer infestation in all species ash trees and discuss what foresters, municipal land managers, and landowners are doing to prepare. We will learn about the life cycle and history of emerald ash borer in North America as an introduced insect, the future of ash trees on the landscape, and options for municipal shade tree management and replacement as emerald ash borer infestation continues. Bring your questions and discussion points.

Speakers include: 

• Joanne Garton, Community Forester, VT UCF and Vermont Forests, Parks & Recreation
• Ginger Nickerson, Forest Pest Education Coordinator, VT UCF and University of Vermont Extension

To attend virtually, join: http://bit.ly/42QXamP

Meeting ID: 221 781 999 100 672 
Passcode: Tp9fF3uh