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Dozens Of Ash Trees Set To Be Removed Along Creek Trail

BOULDER, Colo. (CBS4) - Be prepared to see fewer Ash trees along the Boulder Creek path.

Crews are removing them in the area between 9th and 30th Streets. They say more than 170 trees in question are being affected by the Emerald Ash Borer and are either already dead or are dying.

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An Emerald Ash Borer Beetle (credit: Colorado State Forest Service)

Officials are concerned about dead limbs falling and hurting someone on the trail.

The work is expected to last until September.

LINK: Ash Tree Removal Schedule

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