** The Town does not have lands classified as "Forever Wild" and the only preserved lands in Webster are listed on the map above.
If you have a tree concern near a power line, please contact RGE directly and refer to their tree care guide: Tree Care Guide Link
Ash Trees:
Ash trees in Webster are currently experiencing infestations by the Emerald Ash Borer, an invasive beetle.
When the tree becomes infested, the tree canopy will show signs of die-back, yellowing, and browning of leaves. According to the NYS DEC, the trunk of the tree will have large strips of bark falling off, revealing S-shaped larval galleries.
Most trees will die within 2 - 4 years of an infestation.
- Compound leaves with 5 - 11 leaflets that have a smooth or finely toothed outer edge - Branches are in pairs, directly across from each other - Mature bark has diamond-shaped ridges