Worcester’s Response to Asian Longhorned Beetle: Reforestation, Stewardship, and Sustainability

A case study that documents what happened after homeowner Donna Massie discovered the first ALB in Massachusetts in her backyard. Many players, many successes, a few failures. Includes resources for the public and professionals.

Middaugh, Peggy. 2019. “Worcester’s response to Asian Longhorned beetle: Reforestation, stewardship, and sustainability.” In: Campbell, Lindsay K.; Svendsen, Erika; Sonti, Nancy Falxa; Hines, Sarah J.; Maddox, David, eds. U. Gen. Tech. Rep. NRS-P-185. Newtown Square, PA: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service: 104-115.

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