Will Europe lose its ash trees?

The emerald ash borer (Agrilus planipennis) was recently detected in the European Union. What can Europe learn from the development of the emerald ash borer invasion in North America? In this interview, Andrew Liebhold explains why early detection is so difficult and how Europe can slow the pest’s spread and reduce its impacts.

Eradication is unlikely, but Europe is not powerless. Management can still make a difference, and protecting selected high-value ash trees may still be worthwhile.

Read the full article on the FISC website HERE.