Emerald Ash Borer

Denver residents and paramedics are preparing for a weekend heat wave with temperatures potentially reaching triple digits. Denver Health paramedics have treated 10 heat emergencies this year, with Lt. Jesse Wright warning of increased heat-related illnesses. Arborist Adam Davis highlighted the stress on trees from the emerald ash borer pest during the heat, while city cooling centers remain closed due to no official heat advisory.

Natural causes, particularly insects, disease, and extreme weather, now surpass logging as the primary driver of tree mortality in Northeastern forests, including Vermont, according to a University of Vermont study. Insects like the emerald ash borer, which damages ash trees, have become a significant threat, exacerbated by climate change. Forest health experts emphasize management strategies to mitigate these impacts.

The Emerald Ash Borer, a flying insect, may soon reach Central Texas. The article highlights the potential arrival of this species as a new concern for the region.

The City of Denver Parks and Recreation hosted an educational presentation in City Park to address the Emerald Ash Borer, an invasive insect killing ash trees now present in Denver. The event aimed to inform residents about protecting their ash trees from the pest.