UW FELLS ASH TREES TO WARD OFF BEETLE.(METRO) From: The Capital Times (Madison, WI) | Date: January 25, 2007| Author: Weier, Anita | COPYRIGHT 2007 Capital Newspapers. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group.Copyright information

Byline: Anita Weier The Capital Times

Ash trees are on their way out on the UW-Madison campus.

Fear of the aggressive, wood-eating emerald ash borer has led university officials to order the gradual removal of most ash trees, which are known for their straight trunk, diamond-shaped bark, compound leaves and oblong crown.

The plan is an attempt to stay ahead of the beetle, which has invaded several states but has not yet been found in Wisconsin. The ...

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