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 The Tiny Cargo Company has big plans for its scale up at new facility Gene Marrano February 23, 2026 0 Roanoke College Poll: Virginians support tougher gun laws but doubt the impact Clark Palmer February 23, 2026 0 Virginia Tech to host Afghan female soldiers and student author for storytelling event Web Staff February 23, 2026 0