EAB and City Trees
May 25, 2018
Diana Failla
EAB and City Trees
Topic: EAB and City Trees 
 
Join ISA Certified Arborist, Diana Failla, to learn about The Emerald Ash Borer and how it will impact the Ash tree canopy in our city.  The presentation will include seeing the beetle up-close and personal, it’s damage on trees and the benefits of trees in business districts, neighborhoods and parks.  EAB will detrimentally impact the state of Nebraska in many ways; economically, environmentally, socially, public health and more.  If you love trees, join us to learn and discuss the value of an overall sustainable tree canopy in our city and state. 
 
Bio: Diana Failla is the founder of The Urban Bird & Nature Alliance. The Alliance is dedicated to preserving and conserving nature in the the city.  Sustaining the tree canopy throughout the city, particularly with the current loss of the Ash trees due to EAB is a primary focus at this time.  The Alliance is also engaged in educating adults and children to enjoy, recognize, respect and protect nature in their own backyard.  The alliance is housed at the UNO Weitz Community Engagement Center. 
 
Diana is an accomplished journalist, poet and published author and an avid environmentalist. She is a Master Gardener and an International ISA Certified Arborist. She serves on many decison-making boards throughout the community; overseeing 17 Landmark neighborhoods in Midtown Omaha and Midtown Vision 2050.  She is also a former Landmark Heritage Preservation Commissioner.  Diana is an active advocate for many important causes. She owned and operated, The American Citizen Newspaper, an 95 year old newspaper, published in Nebraska and Iowa. 
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