Two-lined chestnut borer Agrilus bilineatus.

DEC can confirm if signs of tree damage are from EAB and provide tree removal information, but there are no DEC programs to assist landowners with tree removal. If you believe you have found EAB outside of a known infestation area in NY, you may contact DEC. New York State currently has a regulation restricting the movement of firewood to protect our forests from invasive pests.

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Confirmed New York State Locations The first infestation of emerald ash borer (EAB) in New York State was discovered in Cattaraugus County in Sep 16, – As the Emerald Ash Borer continues its path of destruction across the country, including Western New York, Senator Tim Kennedy (D-Buffalo) is proposing a two-part package of legislation to assist property owners stuck with expensive tree-removal costs, while also promoting more progressive tree-planting policies among stumpdelimbing.barted Reading Time: 5 mins.

BILL NUMBER: S SPONSOR: KENNEDY TITLE OF BILL: An act to amend the tax law, in relation to establishing a tree removal and emerald ash elimination credit PURPOSE OR GENERAL IDEA OF BILL: The purpose of this bill is to allow for an individual taxpayer to utilize a personal income tax credit when he or she incurs costs for tree removal, as recommended by a certified arborist or forester, or costs for tree treatment for infection of emerald ash Estimated Reading Time: 11 mins.