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NEW YORK (AP) - An invasive type of beetle has been found for the first time on Staten Island, where it could kill hardwood trees and threaten the local ecosystem, parks officials said Tuesday.
A silver maple tree infested by Asian long-horned beetles was found on a private lot in the Bloomfield section of the island, Department of Parks & Recreation Commissioner Adrian Benepe said.
"It could wipe out, if it's not checked, half of the trees of Staten Island, which would completely change the character of the island," Benepe said.
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