Abstract
Modeling Emerald Ash Borer Establishment and Spread Using GIS
Track: Forestry, Wildlife, and Fisheries Management
Author(s): Mike Strager, Will Ayersman, Jacquelyn Strager
The emerald ash borer (EAB) is an invasive beetle species that has been reported from several central and mid-western states in the U.S. EAB impacts all species of North American ash trees, and has caused several million dollars (U.S.) in damage to trees across the affected region. This project is assessing the potential risk of EAB introduction in the mid-Atlantic region of the U.S., where the species has not yet been as widely reported. We are currently mapping and modeling locations with high potential for insect introductions through the movements of wood and wood-based materials. Using a Geographic Information Systems-based approach, a risk prioritization framework is being developed to assess and rank various mapped risk factors for EAB introduction and spread. This presentation will describe our work to date, with particular emphasis on risk modeling and spatial ranking techniques.
Mike Strager
West Virginia University
2014 Ag Sci Bldg
Division of Resource Management
West Virginia University , West Virginia 26506-6108
United States
Phone: 304-293-4832 ext4453
Fax: 304-293-3752
E-mail: mstrager@wvu.edu
Will Ayersman
West Virginia University
317 Percival Hall
Division of Forestry and Natural Resources
Morgantown , West Virginia 26506
United States
Phone: 304-293-2941
Fax: 304-293-3752
E-mail: wayersman@mail.wvu.edu
Jacquelyn Strager
West Virginia University
2006 Ag Sci Bldg
West Virginia University
Morgantown , West Virginia 26506
United States
Phone: 304-293-4832
Fax: 304-293-3752
E-mail: jmstrager@mail.wvu.edu