The Emerald Ash Borer was confirmed in Georgia in 2013 and reached Gwinnett County by 2015. Duluth has ash trees in its urban canopy, and communities with mature ash on or near the property may be dealing with trees in decline or active die-off. Unlike healthy deciduous trees that drop debris seasonally, dying ash trees shed bark, small branches, and debris year-round. HOA communities with mature ash trees are dealing with a non-seasonal debris load that standard once-a-year cleaning schedules weren’t designed for, and that’s only going to increase as the infestation progresses through the area.






