A multi-part series highlighting invasive species and their impacts
Biological control and how its being used to combat the Emerald Ash Borer
In the popular 1979 movie Alien, the world was […]
The Society of American Foresters (SAF) have recently released their position statement on invasive species, including the Spongy Moth and Spotted Lanternfly. It emphasizes the need for a science-based, proactive, and adaptive approach to prevent, manage, and control invasive species in forests.
In the summer of 2021, elevated populations of gypsy moth caterpillars caused noticeable leaf damage across New York State. Populations were especially high in Clinton, Warren, Saratoga, Monroe, Livingston, Ontario, Seneca, Yates, and Orleans counties.
Many invasive species active within our communities today were introduced to the region decades ago through commercial ventures designed to improve or change some aspect of particular industry. In the […]
The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture announced that 12 counties have been added to Pennsylvania’s spotted lanternfly quarantine zone ahead of the 2020 spring hatch. With this addition, the quarantine area […]
THREATS TO THE FOREST INSECTS, PLANTS, AND DISEASES
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Worry is spreading among scientists throughout the Ohio, Pennsylvania and New York region. A new disease is killing American beech trees. Beech leaf disease was first spotted […]
It is not news that Northeastern forests are experiencing threats from a range of invasive insect and plant species. While the Emerald Ash Borer has received the lion’s share of […]
