The emerald ash borer destroys ash trees.
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The state on Monday announced that a partnership will work on the local and regional level to fight invasive species.
State Department of Environmental Conservation Commissioner Joseph Martens said that eight Partnerships for Regional Invasive Species Management have been established, with the last one recently formed in western New York.
"Invasive species can have a devastating effect, not only on the environment but also on the economy," Martens said in a statement. "By partnering with nonprofits, universities, and consultants, New York is establishing one of the nation's most ...