Pest could imperil Virginia’s trees Gene Marrano March 14, 2017 1 minute read A pest is changing the make up of Virginia’s forests. The Emerald Ash borer is here and could possibly kill all of the ash trees in the state. WFIR’s Denise Allen Membreno has more. Share: Post navigation Previous: Roanoke Valley Gives returns at midnightNext: Public forum on Obamacare set for tomorrow in Salem Related Stories Virginia Tech secures record $75 million gift for athletics and academics Web Staff June 8, 2026 Olde Salem Brewing Company launches food service at downtown Roanoke location Clark Palmer June 5, 2026 Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport launches daily nonstop service to Dallas-Fort Worth Web Staff June 5, 2026