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City reviews emerald ash borer treatment plan; staff cites canopy, water and pollution benefits
Summary
City of Victoria staff and partner Rainbow Tree Care reviewed the city's emerald ash borer management, describing treatment cycles, benefits to canopy coverage and stormwater interception, and an upcoming public presentation on May 21.
City of Victoria staff on March 17, 2025, reviewed the municipality’s emerald ash borer (EAB) management plan and described treatment cycles, scope and measured environmental benefits reported by partner firm Rainbow Tree Care.
Parks staff said public trees are treated on a three-year cycle and private trees are typically treated every other year; the city maintains a catalog of treated trees and adjusts counts when trees are removed or planted. Staff reported the city’s average ash-tree diameter at breast height (DBH) is…
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