Invasive Insects and Pathogens and Their Impacts to New England Forests [Part of the Sense of Place Workshop Series]

Native insects and diseases are important components of forested ecosystems. Invasives like chestnut blight and Dutch elm disease have dramatically changed Eastern forests, while spongy moth and beach bark disease have caused slower but significant impacts. More recent introductions to northeastern forests include hemlock woolly adelgid, emerald ash borer, and beech leaf disease. The arrival of these invasives coupled with climate change have the potential to drastically change the composition of New England’s forests. Despite these threats there are way to mitigate impacts and manage forests to be more resilient.

Registration is optional and the event is free.

Sense of Place is a collective of partners whose mission is to connect the public to their natural resources through place based community forums and outdoor field experiences. Learn more about this program and see other upcoming events on the following website: https://sites.google.com/view/sense-of-place-nh/home.