Since 2008, UEI has been partnering with the Worcester Tree Initiative (WTI) 
to re-forest Worcester, MA and surrounding towns. WTI is a private, nonprofit initiative to replant 30,000 trees in and around Worcester, arising as a result of significant devastation to the forestland due to the introduction of the Asian longhorned beetle nearly 15 years ago. Along with this invasive species' introduction, urban development and recent weather have taken their toll on the forests of the Worcester region.
to re-forest Worcester, MA and surrounding towns. WTI is a private, nonprofit initiative to replant 30,000 trees in and around Worcester, arising as a result of significant devastation to the forestland due to the introduction of the Asian longhorned beetle nearly 15 years ago. Along with this invasive species' introduction, urban development and recent weather have taken their toll on the forests of the Worcester region. In the fall, UEI helped facilitate a volunteer training for local residents
to select and be trained in planting new, non-host trees. This year, UEI will continue lending support to the WTI through continued giveaways, trainings, and plantings.
to select and be trained in planting new, non-host trees. This year, UEI will continue lending support to the WTI through continued giveaways, trainings, and plantings. The Asian longhorned beetle continues to threaten forestland in the Worcester region, as well as in New York and New Jersey. For more information on spotting the beetle and signs of infestation, visit www.beetlebusters.info.
Left Image Source: www.beetlebusters.info
Right Image Source: Worcester Telegram/Christine Peterson
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