Dead Ash Trees Across Western New York State

Tom Okey wrote:

I observed expanses of dead ash trees (Fraxinus spp.) throughout our train ride (Amtrack train 64) between Buffalo and Rochester, NY. during the early afternoon of 2 July 2019, mostly looking out a south-facing window. Apparently, this mortality event is due to the invasive (Asian) beetle---the emerald ash borer (EAB) (Agrilus planipennis)---according to some newspaper articles I read after making this observation. I observed so many dead ash trees during this train ride that I assume this event will significantly transform the terrestrial biological communities of western New York State, and perhaps throughout the range of these Fraxinus species.

Here are links to some newspaper articles on the topic, and other website links are attached:

Death Knell for Ash Trees

State Drops Invasive Insect Defense Zone for Ash