American beeches have been suffering recently from a disease widespread in both Connecticut landscapes and forests.

EMPIRE, Mich., (WPBN/WGTU) -- The latest efforts to combat beech bark disease are underway at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. Beech bark disease is caused by two organisms: an invasive insect ...

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Climate change is creating a lot of new problems for the environment, and all of these problems will ultimately impact on humanity, including economic losses, health risks and more. A 30-year study ...

A new disease impacting beech trees has spread across the state, and foresters in the northeast believe it could be potentially devastating. Beech leaf disease was first detected in Ohio in 2012 and ...

TRAVERSE CITY — Snow-covered trees are the stuff of winter wonderland lore, but a white waxy residue on beech tree bark is the sign of what’s becoming a tragic story. Another invasive pest, the beech ...

Its nuts, rich in fat and protein, provide food for much of the forest fauna, along with forest habitat for a wide range of wildlife. Left untreated it is estimated the demise of a beech tree with BLD ...

Beech trees, part of the Fagus genus, are native to eastern North America and can grow all the way into Texas. They're known for bringing local wildlife to their branches, thanks to the beechnuts that ...

Trees cannot speak for themselves. There are times when humanity must speak for them. Our beloved beech trees are in peril. I have already written too many eulogies this year so I am hoping Mother ...

The photo is of a sycamore tree at Red-tail’s McVey Memorial Forest. A walk in the woods this time of year is different. It’s quiet and monochromatic. Other than the crunch of your shoes on frozen ...

Do you have a street in your town named Beech Street or maybe a Beech Hill? You probably don’t give it another thought, but the American beech tree is really special – and they’re now under threat. So ...

Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X A new disease impacting beech trees has spread across the state, and foresters in the Northeast ...