Ash Tree injection training today in Lincoln

The Emerald Ash Borer has been confirmed in Lincoln, and now city officials are taking preventative measures. 

The Forestry Section of Lincoln Parks and Recreation is now dealing with the arrival of the Emerald Ash Borer that has killed millions of trees in the U.S.

Forestry staff are partnering with Arborjet on a training session about injections intended to extend the life of ash trees, Thursday, May 23rd:

-A classroom session begins at 8 a.m. in the basement training room of the Parks and Recreation Department, 3131 “O St.

-At 10:30 a.m. Arborjet will inject an ash tree in Witherbee Park and “M” streets.