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Title: Identifying infestation probabilities of Emerald Ash Borer (Agrilus planipennis, Fairmaire) in the Mid-Atlantic region

Citation Type: Dissertation/Thesis

Publication Year: 2010

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Abstract: Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) impacts all species of North American ash trees, and has caused several million dollars (U.S.) in damage to trees across the affected region. EAB is primarily spread through the movement of trees and wood products, such as nursery stock and firewood. This thesis assessed the potential risk of EAB introduction in the Mid-Atlantic region of the U.S., where the species has not yet been as widely reported. Using a Geographic Information Systems-based approach, a risk prioritization framework was developed to assess and rank various mapped factors for EAB introduction. Results indicated high risk areas throughout the study region with approximately 30 counties being cited for potential risk. From an analysis of risk versus ash basal area for all counties, three management strategies were derived; quarantine, plan harvest, public outreach and monitoring.

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Authors: Ayersman, William, D

Institution: West Virginia University

Department: Forestry

Advisor: Strager, Michael

Degree: M.S.

Publisher Location: West Virginia

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Data Collections: IPUMS NHGIS

Topics: Natural Resource Management, Other

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