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Drought, Beetles Wreaking Havoc On Georgia Forests

The year 2016 has proven to be one that none of us can remember having such extremes. We have gone from hurricane damage near the coast to severe fire damage in north Georgia, and across the majority of the state we have seen extreme drought. This drought has caused...

Forest Service Attacking Emerald Ash Borer In Louisiana

Efforts are under way in north Louisiana to slow the spread of an invasive species, the emerald ash borer, that threatens to destroy native ash trees. The trees play an important part in bottomland ecosystems and also have an economic value to the timber industry....

Emerald Ash Borers Invade Southeastern Forests

The emerald ash borer is one of the most destructive forest pests introduced to North America in recent years. Adult beetles merely nibble on the leaves of native ash trees, but their larvae burrow through the inner bark of the tree, leaving a trail of snaky galleries...