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The Emerald ash borer has been compared to Dutch elm disease (DED) for many good reasons. At one time elm trees dominated the urban landscape and provided necessary shade and beautification to the cities. Ash trees and Norway maple were planted to replace elm once they were victim to DED. It was an invasive pest which killed the elm, now it is an invasive pest which is taking its toll on the ash trees. Clearly, when replacing elm, or ash, consideration should be on planting diversity in tree species, so never again will one pest have such a serious affect on the canopy within cities.

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