Emerald Ash Borer
Summary
Several of the street trees approved for removal were ash trees lost to emerald ash borer, which continues to take its toll across the city. An adopt-an-ash program meeting was scheduled the same day.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 6
- Last 30 days
- 0
Last discussed Aug 6, 2026.
Impact analysis
Removals will be expedited, and each removed ash counts toward the board's two-for-one replanting obligation.
Removals of hazardous dead ash trees keep streets and sidewalks safer.
Mentions & discussions (6)
Evansville Tree Advisory Board - Aug 6, 2026
Discussion of a grant tied to the Evansville Forest Task Force and participation in the IU Environmental Resilience Institute Cohort program, which could bring resources for urban forestry work.
Evansville Tree Advisory Board - Jun 4, 2026
Ash borer is now killing Evansville's ash trees fast — even treated ones. The board adopted a policy letting the arborist remove dead ashes immediately, with board ratification after the fact, so hazardous limbs don't drop on sidewalks and playgrounds.
Evansville Tree Advisory Board - May 7, 2026
Several of the street trees approved for removal were ash trees lost to emerald ash borer, which continues to take its toll across the city. An adopt-an-ash program meeting was scheduled the same day.
Evansville Tree Advisory Board - Apr 2, 2026
The invasive beetle keeps killing ash trees across the city, requiring removals and replacements. The board received an update on its spread and response.
Evansville Tree Advisory Board - Mar 5, 2026
The emerald ash borer is an invasive beetle that kills ash trees, and Evansville has been tracking its spread. Updates affect which city trees need removal and replacement. No outcome is recorded.
Evansville Tree Advisory Board - Jan 8, 2026
The invasive Emerald Ash Borer kills ash trees and requires ongoing monitoring, removal, and replacement efforts by the city. The board received a scheduled update on this threat.
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