Ash Tree Inoculation Program

BREAKING NEWS - Ash tree survey update results are in!  The injection program for ash trees on West Newbury's public roadways has resulted in the survival of 89 of the 177 trees that were injected in late spring of this year.  Unfortunately, last year's summer-fall drought and subsequent deep winter freeze have not helped the ash trees under attack by the EAB, and 88 of the injected ash trees were deemed to be too damaged to merit further treatment.  For the 89 survivors, continued monitoring is recommended, and further consideration of what's next will continue this fall and winter by the Tree Committee, the Select Board, and the Finance Committee.  Here is the link to the Survey Update report completed in September 2023 - click here.

Please note that more information is available on what homeowners can do for ash trees on their own properties.  Update on Combatting the EAB  Also, Tree Committee members are willing to assist homeowners concerning ash trees on their property.  Contact us at treecommittee@wnewbury.org 

   
NOTE:  The adult EAB is rarely seen.  To determine if your tree is infected, look for thinning canopy (far right) and "blonding" on the bark (middle photo), a sign that woodpeckers are attempting to get at the EAB that live under the bark.