EMERALD ASH BORER  

Emerald ash borer is an invasive insect species. This insect feeds on all species of ash trees. Since ash trees are common in Wisconsin's urban forest, the potential impact of this invasive species is great. 

Use the links below to research information about emerald ash borer and about organizations that may have an interest in the issue. As you conduct your research, evaluate the source of the information. What bias might it have? Is it primary research or does it restate someone else’s research?
 

Issue Information

• Emerald Ash Borer
  

• Michigan Department of Agriculture - Animal, Plant, and Pest Information
  

• Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources - Emerald Ash Borer
  

• Wisconsin's Emerald Ash Borer Resource

• United States Department of Agriculture Forest Service - North Central Research Station
  

Potential Searches
Type the following into a search engine to explore other possible sources of information about your issue.

• emerald ash borer

• emerald ash borer + urban forest

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