Emerald Ash Borer in Vermont
Emerald ash borer (EAB) has been confirmed in Vermont. This page provides resources to support Vermonters in understanding the threat, slowing the spread, and managing the impacts of EAB. To learn more about EAB, watch this short video on EAB basics or explore the UDSA APHIS story map.
NEW! Recent executive order allows the movement of EAB-infested ash logs and firewood within a single infested town and between adjacent infested towns during the EAB flight season (June 1 - September 30). During the non-flight season, movement through un-infested towns is allowed if the ash logs and firewood are being transported directly to a destination within an infested town and there are no other stops within that or any other un-infested town, and the ash logs and firewood will be received and stored at the destination within the infested town. For more information read the entire Joint Order Regarding the Movement of Ash Wood Infested with EAB.
Infested Area Map
View a Interactive map or download a PDF Map of the infested area.
The Infested Area location is also available on ANR's Natural Resources Atlas. To download maps from ANR Atlas, check out this How-to Guide.
Additional Infested Area Maps
- Confirmed Locations of EAB in Vermont Map (VT Forest Invasive Pest Map)
- List of Municipalities with EAB Infestations
EAB Update Listserv
To receive updates about the expansion of the infested area map or when other important information relating to EAB in Vermont becomes available, sign up for our EAB Update Listserv.
Infested Area Map
- How to Identify EAB and Ash Trees
- Recommendations to Slow the Spread of EAB
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- State and Federal Regulations Regarding EAB
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- Quarantine Information
- FAQ: Changes in the Approach toward Fighting the Emerald Ash Borer, USDA APHIS
- 6 VSA 1035: Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets retains the authority to enforce rules against willful and intentional movement of Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) or materials visibly infested with EAB.
- Firewood Quarantine
- EAB Detections in the Northeast
Resources for:
- Forest Landowners and Managers
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- Information for Forest Landowners
- Ash Management Guidance for Forest Managers
- UVA Policy on Forest Management Plans and Amendments
- Webinar: Silvicultural Considerations for Vermont’s Ash within the Context of EAB
- Trap Tree Protocol for Forest Landowners
- 10 Recommendations For Managing Ash in the Face of EAB & Climate Change
- Homeowners
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- Homeowner's Guide to Emerald Ash Borer
- Options for Protecting Ash Trees from EAB with Insecticide Treatments
- Frequently Asked Questions: Insecticide Applications to Protect Ash Trees from Emerald Ash Borer
- Ash Tree Protection Services Contact List
- FAQs on the Potential Side Effects of EAB Insecticides
- My ash tree is dead.. now what do I do?
- Planting New Trees
- Municipalities
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- Community Planning - goes VT Urban & Community Forestry's website
- Municipal Management Webinar Series
- Volunteers and Educators
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- First Detection of EAB in Vermont (video)
- EAB Basics (video)
- EAB Powerpoint Presentation and Presentation Notes
- Host an ash tree awareness event: Customizable tree tags and sample press release.
- Share this 2-minute video on social media: Keeping VT Forests Beautiful and Healthy
- Share these posts on your Front Porch Forum or social media sites!
- Pack Marshmallows, Not Firewood poster
- Don't Bring Firewood Into Vermont poster
- Youth activities from USDA APHIS
- EAB bingo game boards and cards
- Activity packet
- Vermont Arbor Day workbook activities
- What's That?! 10 EAB scenarios
- Other Online Resources
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