* Monday, Feb 20th, 7PM - 9PM. Emerald Ash Borer (EAB): A threat to Oregon’s ash trees. Presenter: Christine Buhl, Oregon Department of Forestry. Location: Online via Zoom. Status update on Oregon’s first detection of exotic, invasive Emerald Ash Borer (Buprestis planipennis) on June 2022. Learn how to diagnose potential infestation, identify emerald ash borer itself, and how to manage for it. Also learn about interagency efforts to monitor, slow the spread, and treat for this pest. Speaker Christine Buhl currently serves as the state Forest Entomologist with the Oregon Department of Forestry where she provides statewide technical assistance to public and private landowners and monitors forest health via aerial and ground surveys. Zoom link to be published here and distributed to members via email.
