The emerald ash borer (EAB) has devastated North America’s ash trees, but some are fighting back. Researchers in Ohio discovered 'lingering ash'—trees with genetic resistance to the invasive beetle. These trees not only survive but even kill EAB larvae. Could this be the key to saving an entire species?
This segment was produced in partnership with the Points North podcast and The Boardman Review.
#trees #invasivespecies #conservation #restoration #forest
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“The Last To Leave” was produced by the Points North podcast and The Boardman Review in partnership with Great Lakes Now/@detroitpbs.
Produced, Written, and Narrated by
Dan Wanschura
Edited by
Nick Loud
Bill Allesee
Camera
Nick Loud
Additional Material
U.S. Forest Service
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Bob Klips