The City of Boone, Iowa

Information about the Emerald Ash Borer

Below are some of the best resources for addressing or preventing an EAB infestation of your ash trees.

• Press Release
• Iowa DNR
• Emeral Ash Borer Information
• Specialized Information for Homeowners 
• FAQ

What is the City of Boone doing? 

• Street Tree Inventory (complete)
• Assessing Condition (ongoing)
• Watching for Spread (ongoing)
• Aquiring Equipment - (the City has financial plans to purchase equipment to asisst in ash tree removal - that funding is available for the current fiscal year)
• The City Parks Department has an immediate Action Plan Policy established. Over the next several weeks the Parks Department will further review existing policies and determine if modifications are necessary to be proactive.

Street Tree Inventory Maps

• All Non-Ash Tree
• Trees by size
• Ash Trees by size
• Staff Removal Trees
• Contract Removal List
• Ash Tree Removal Process
• Ash Tree Appeal Form