Community costs to deal with EAB: Modeling after initial attack

The authors predicted an expanding EAB infestation that will encompass most of the 25 states and warrant treatment, removal, and replacement of more than 17 million ash trees with discounted cost of $10.7 billion.

Northern Research Station, USDA Forest Service, “Cost of Potential Emerald Ash Borer Damage to United States Communities for 2009-2019.” (2010)

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