The Impacts of the Invasive Emerald Ash Borer (Agrilus planipennis) on Ash Trees (Fraxinus spp.) in the United States: A Review
“In general, long-term ecological impacts of the EAB are difficult to quantify but could be profound because ash species grow on a variety of soil sites across much of the eastern U.S. and are at risk of infestation by the EAB. Ash trees provide browse, thermal cover, and protection for a variety of wildlife species, and animals such as beavers, rabbits, and porcupines feed on the bark of young trees. Seeds, which are often produced in large amounts, are consumed by ducks, song and game birds, small mammals, and insects.”
