LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — The University of Kansas has tentative plans to try and save some notable ash trees on its campus from the invasive beetle known as the emerald ash borer.

According to a draft of the University of Kansas’ ash tree management plan, about 20 trees that are in significant locations on campus would be injected with insecticide to prevent ash borer infestation.

Trees left untreated would be monitored for signs of infestation. Diseased or distressed trees would be removed.

The plan also calls for replacing ash trees with other species over five years.

The University of Kansas Facilities Services would carry out the management plan.

The ash borer feeds on tree tissue beneath the bark, destroying the ability to move water and nutrients to branches.