Friday, July 09, 2010

ALB Confirmed in Jamaica Plain

According to the Boston Globe, officials confirmed that six trees found to have been infested by the Asian longhorned beetle have been removed from the grounds of Faulkner Hospital, in Boston's Jamaica Plain neighborhood. The hospital lies adjacent to the Arnold Arboretum, a central location for the observation and preservation of local tree species. In addition, officials have identified a 1.5 mile radius zone surrounding the hospital in which to continue searching for further signs of investigation.

The Asian longhorned beetle, an invasive species believed to have been brought over from China, has caused over 20,000 trees in the Worcester area to be removed, after its discovery in the area in 2008. Recovery efforts are underway, though, and UEI has been on hand to help in the planting of new, non-host tree species.

For local residents in the Boston area, officials have set up a hotline to report beetle sightings at 866-702-9938.

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