ENRTF ID: 159-D

Project Title: EAB and Black Ash: Maintaining Forests and Benefits

Category: D. Aquatic and Terrestrial Invasive Species

Summary: Utilize ongoing experiments to determine longterm EAB impacts on water, vegetation, and wildlife; optimal replacement species and practices for forest diversification; develop indicators and criteria for prioritization of mitigation activities.

Total Project Budget: $ 774,000
Proposed Project Time Period for the Funding Requested: June 30, 2025 (5 yrs)

Name: Robert Slesak
Sponsoring Organization: U of MN
Job Title: Director of Applied Research and Monitoring
Department: MN Forest Resources Council
Address: 10B Green Hall, 1530 Cleveland Ave N
St. Paul MN 55108
Telephone Number: (651) 603-6756
Email raslesak@umn.edu

Location: Statewide

Alternate Text for Visual: Visual shows pictures of the ongoing large-scale experiment we will utilize, potential replacement tree species, and a map showing the extent of ash across the state