(Agrilus planipennis, Scrattch board by Randy Raak)
Emerald Ash Borer in
Colorado
Kathleen
Alexander, City Forester, Boulder
In late September 2013, City of Boulder Forestry staff discovered an
emerald ash borer (EAB) infestation within the city. The subsequent
delimitation survey showed EAB is well established within a corridor in central
Boulder. Over the next 15 years, EAB management, including tree removal, tree
replacement, wood disposal and pesticide treatments will have a significant
direct budgetary impact to Colorado cities and private residents. The loss of
tree canopy will have considerable economic, social and environmental impacts
for decades. This presentation will focus on the symptoms of EAB and management
options for emerald ash borer in Colorado.
Kathleen Alexander
is the City Forester for the City of Boulder and has been with the city for the
past 17 years. She received her B.S. in Forest Biology and M.S. in Forest Management
from Colorado State University. Kathleen serves on the Emerging Pests in
Colorado (EPIC) Committee and has been active on the ISA-Rocky Mountain Chapter
Education Committee since 2003.
Wednesday,
September 17, 2014
Denver
Botanic Gardens – Gates Hall
6:30 – 8
p.m.
Suggested
donation: $5
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