Signs Your Ash Tree Needs Attention in Brookings
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Since EAB’s confirmed presence in Brookings, canopy thinning starting at the top of the tree, D-shaped exit holes, bark splitting exposing S-shaped larval tunnels, and unusually heavy woodpecker activity are all worth acting on rather than watching. If your ash is a boulevard tree, the city Forestry Division can help assess it as part of their EAB response; if it’s on private property, that’s on you to schedule with an arborist.
Because Brookings’ program is actively removing declining boulevard ash citywide, a tree that’s clearly past treatment viability is likely to come down regardless — the sooner it’s flagged, the sooner it’s off the city’s list and off your risk radar.
Who do I contact in Brookings if I think my boulevard tree has EAB?
The City of Brookings Forestry Division — they're actively managing EAB response citywide and can assess boulevard trees directly.