Get to Know Your Neighbors
(The Plants)
One great way to connect with the plant life around us is to start by learning their names. There are many awesome books and apps for plant id in our region that make it easy to familiarize ourselves with the diverse plant life around us. One great free option that offers extensive, detailed information is an app called Seek, by iNaturalist. Check it out here!
Why we don’t plant Ash trees: Learn about the Emerald Ash Borer and How to Protect Our Ash Trees
The emerald ash borer (EAB) is an invasive beetle that poses a serious threat to ash trees across Oregon. Due to the growing threat of EAB in our region, OUR Community Forestry does not plant ash trees as part of our tree planting programs.
Check out these pocket guides to help you identify ash trees and learn steps you can take to help protect them.
Emerald Ash Borer Pocket Guide (English)
Emerald Ash Borer Pocket Guide (Spanish)For more detailed information, including how to identify EAB, recognize signs of infestation, and report sightings, visit the EAB information page.
The Oregon Department of Forestry has also created a short, informative video that explains what EAB is, how it spreads, and the potential impacts on urban forests.
