Emerald ash borer threatens Washington's urban forests; cities weigh costly removal strategies
A fast-spreading invasive beetle can devastate ash populations within years, forcing municipalities to choose between expensive preventive removal, treatment costs, or managing large-scale tree die-off and its impact on property values, stormwater management, and community aesthetics.
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