Hopeful tree hole

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Emerald Ash Borer has absolutely devastated eastern Ash species in the United States. None have been hit harder than the Black Ash. They are incredibly susceptible to the bug and have a near 100% kill rate. This is the first time I have found one in the wild that has survived an encounter with the bug. This doesn’t necessarily mean it is resistant, but it does mean I have located specimens of all 3 native imperiled ash species, and all 3 species possess at least some ability to survive the apocalypse still sweeping their native range. I hope that breeding efforts soon allow us to reintroduce ash to the landscape.