The emerald ash borer, an invasive species from Asia first spotted in the U.S. over 20 years ago, is responsible for the destruction of countless ash trees across the nation.

Native to China, the plant has become an invasive species widely spread across North America, including Kansas. The tree reproduces quickly and can kill native plants around it.

Zooming out, Kansas City has committed to planting 10,000 trees in three years, with this effort spurred by a $12 million U.S. Forest Service grant. Why are the region’s urban trees dying?

Invasive, smelly pear trees begin blooming in Kansas, elsewhere by: Ava Boldizar, Jocelina Joiner Posted: Mar 6, 2024 / 02:52 PM CST Updated: Mar 6, 2024 / 02:56 PM CST ...

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - One local Kansas City organization looked to decrease the number of Callery Pear trees in the metro and now the state of Kansas wants to join in the fight.