Emerald ash borer could decimate Mount Royal trees, Projet Montréal says

Thousands of ash trees on Mount Royal are at risk of succumbing to the emerald ash borer, which would decimate the green canopy of one of the city’s most famous and visible landmarks, opposition party Projet Montréal charged Wednesday.
Saying the invasive species has already been detected on the wooded sections of the mountain, roughly half of which are in part made up of ash trees, Projet Montréal said the city needs to start initiatives to ensure the beetle can’t rava