The emerald ash borer has devastated ash trees in fourteen states and threatens to make the ash tree extinct. An effort to save seeds and save these trees is underway. The National Center for Genetic Resources Preservation in Fort Collins, Colorado is storing the seeds.
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Scientists race to save ash tree - The Denver Post
In addition, these two articles, one about
pine beetle moving into urban areas and one about
moving firewood in general should alert us to heed this wise bit of advice: DO NOT MOVE FIREWOOD!
