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It’s time to appreciate the iconic American beech tree; it comprises nearly 40% of our northern forests, and the species ...
Pests that are too small to be seen by the naked eye are leaving a giant problem in their wake in Maryland.Forests and nearby ...
Stonelick State Park in Pleasant Plain is 1,058 acres of pristine natural beauty that somehow remains one of the Buckeye State’s best-kept secrets, despite being just a short drive from Cincinnati.
Tucked away in the rolling hills of southwest Ohio lies a natural paradise that feels like finding money in your winter coat pocket – unexpected and delightful. Stonelick State Park in Pleasant Plain ...
Sean O'Brien, from the UNH Cooperative Extension, takes a look at how beech leaf disease spreads and the signs to help you identify if one of your trees is infected.
In heavily affected areas, up to 30% of beech trees are killed within seven years of contracting beech leaf disease.
Beech leaf disease is believed to be caused by a particular type of nematode, which is a microscopic, threadlike worm. It was first discovered in Ohio in 2012. As of 2025, it has been found ...
A research study getting underway in Oakland Forest, an old-growth beech forest in Portsmouth, could shed light on treatments for beech leaf disease.