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Racing To Save White Ash Trees From Extinction In The NC Mountains

By Paul Foster
Published July 18, 2024 at 2:37 PM EDT
Emily Powell injects insecticide into a the trunk of a health white ash tree in Madison County using a pneumatic gun. Powell is the Appalachian Trail Conservancy's nonnative invasive species coordinator.
Jack Ingelman
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Carolina Public Press
Emily Powell injects insecticide into a the trunk of a health white ash tree in Madison County using a pneumatic gun. Powell is the Appalachian Trail Conservancy's nonnative invasive species coordinator.

The pesky emerald ash borer is the main reason the beautiful White Ash Tree is suffering and, in many cases dying, in the Smoky Mountains (North Carolina and Tennessee). Jack Igelman of Carolina Public Press shares these details and how The Appalachian Trail Conservancy is doing their part to make a difference. This originally aired on July 3, 2024.

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Paul Foster
Paul is a broadcasting and public relations veteran, having worked mostly in radio as well as television, news, marketing and higher education. His radio experience includes writing and reporting news, announcing both music and talk shows, management and sports play-by-play. He fully believe all types of music have the freedom and opportunity to be played and heard. Paul is a native of the region.
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