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Commission outlines successional plan after emerald ash borer removes trees at Newton Square Park
Summary
Commissioners said six ash trees were removed and about 23 were treated for emerald ash borer at Newton Square; staff and commissioners described a planned successional planting pilot this fall and a mapping effort this summer to guide future plantings.
The Worcester Tree Commission discussed recent Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) impacts at Newton Square Park and described plans for successional replanting and a pilot mapping project.
Commissioners and staff reported that six ash trees were removed at Newton Square and about 23 trees on the site received treatment. Staff and commissioners characterized the treated trees as showing poor condition and…
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