Protocol Overview

See the detailed protocol linked below for more information.

1. Locate an ash tree to observe closely. You will need one data sheet for each tree you observe.
2. Identify the species as white, green, or brown (see identification resources below)
3. Check for signs and symptoms of emerald ash borer.
4. Collect tree measurements including the sex of the tree, the diameter at breast height, and the height of the tree.
5. (Optional) Record information on the field site, including water and plants present at the site.

Resources:

• Ash Inventory Detailed Protocol
• Ash Inventory Protocol with Images
• Ash Identification
• White vs Green vs Brown Ash Species Comparison
• Signs and Symptoms of Emerald Ash Borer
• Male vs Female Ash Trees
• Inventorying many trees at once? Streamline data collection with this spreadsheet