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Attachment A Roseville 2021 Legislative Priorities Increase funding to local governments to address emerald ash borer In 2013 Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) was first discovered in Roseville. By 2016 Roseville was considered in a fully infested zone, meaning you could assume all Ash Trees were infected or would be soon. Since then, it has come on with a vengeance and is notably visible in all areas of the City. At the current annual funding level of $50,000 it will take an estimated 26 years and $1,312,000 to remove and replace all 1426 remaining public Ash Trees. This represents about 20% of the Roseville public tree inventory and does not include private property. The current rate of infestation is increasing significantly which is consistent with the data in other infested areas. This will continue to be a trend. It is expected that over the next several years most, if not all, Ash Trees in Roseville will be significantly declining or dead. The Roseville forest landscape will be largely overcome with dying or dead Ash Trees. It is important to have a thoroughly planned program to include removal, replacement and treatment where appropriate. Treatment is used sparingly in significant locations and while a canopy of new trees can be established. Once a new canopy is created with new tree growth, it is anticipated that the Ash Tree will be removed as necessary creating an end to any long term chemical treatment programs. The City of Roseville supports legislative efforts for programs and funding that assists communities with managing the devastation to our urban tree canopy due to this widespread Emerald Ash Borer infestation. This alsoincludes support for implementing comprehensive tree removal and replacement programs that encourage a more diverse tree inventory. February 8, 2021 Draft