emerald ash borer

This summer, the invasive emerald ash borer beetle was found in four Oregon counties. So far, none have been detected in Oregon State Parks, and the parks department wants to keep it that way for as long as possible.

Invasive emerald ash borer beetles are threatening ash trees in three more counties across the Willamette Valley.

Oregon forestry officials have collected over 900,000 seeds from a native tree species, in an effort to protect against an invasive insect.

It’s taken 20 years, but the most destructive insect in the country has been found in Oregon.