New trees offset impacts of the emerald ash borer

Boulder County Parks and Open Space recently completed several planting projects to offset canopy loss on open space property caused by the emerald ash borer. County staff and volunteers planted 52 new trees at four trailheads throughout the county, including at the Niwot Loop and Lefthand Valley Grange Trailheads.

Funding for the project was provided, in part, by a $1,500 grant that Boulder C...