As the emerald ash borer makes its way across the 
region, people are struggling with what to do about ash 
trees; adopt an expensive pesticide management 
regiment or act preemptively by removing dead or 
dying ash trees.  Depending on the number of trees and property size, removing and replacing with a non-host 
species might be the best long term solution.  Because 
ash of different species grow in varying conditions, 
there are many other trees to select from when 
replacing.  Below is a list native trees that have 
particular value to birds and your watershed.  Planting a 
variety is better than a “monoculture” and avoiding 
non-native species like Callery pear is key.  Know your 
soil type and exposure and match that with these trees.  
Explore other native trees to bring biodiversity to your property!

Downloadable Resources

ash_replacement_20161.pdf