Preparing for Emerald Ash Borer (EAB)
Planning for emerald ash borer (EAB) before widespread infestation occurs can help communities, natural resource agencies and land managers reduce costs, protect valuable ash resources and make informed management decisions. This collection of EAB preparedness plans provides examples from states, municipalities, universities, parks and other organizations across North America.
Whether you are developing an EAB response plan, creating an ash tree management strategy or updating an existing preparedness program, these resources highlight a variety of approaches to inventorying ash trees, prioritizing management actions, engaging stakeholders and planning for long-term impacts. Plans are organized by scale to help forest health professionals find examples that best match their needs.
New to EAB management? Visit our EAB Information Page to learn more about EAB biology, identification, impacts and management options.