Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Shannon Stewart with Austin Climate Action and Resilience speaks with Keith Babberney, Austin Forester and an ISA Board Certified Master Arborist. They cover:

-How to identify an ash tree

-How Emerald Ash Borer damages trees

-Which warning signs to watch for

-When treatment may be appropriate

-Whether removal is the better option





00:00 Ash trees in Austin and Emerald Ash Borer

00:23 Example ash tree in poor condition

00:59 Emerald Ash Borer threat

01:35 Signs of Emerald Ash Borer

02:05 When to make a plan

02:30 Insecticide treatment for healthier ash trees

03:15 Replacing ash trees gradually

03:47 How to identify an ash tree

04:26 Example ash tree in good condition

4:50 Watch your ash