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Fungal Decay of Ash Trees

October 2, 2025 - From Issue:
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Figure 4: Fomitopsis sp. colonizing the trunk of ash trees damaged by EAB.

By now, the emerald ash borer (EAB) invasion is an old story for landscapes and forests in the Midwest. Since EAB was first found in North America in 2002 more millions of ash trees than we can know have died and this tiny insect continues to kill ash in an ever widening zone that currently…Read more about Fungal Decay of Ash Trees[Read More]

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We need trees and here’s why…

February 18, 2020 - From Issue:
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Recreational areas are critical to community well-being.

Trees in our cities and towns beautify our urban landscapes, but they are more than just a pretty face. Their functional values are becoming increasingly more important in the midst of climate change and disappearing urban forests and woodlots.

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Urban Trees and Climate Change

February 4, 2020 - From Issue:
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Increasing temperatures increase water demands and maintenance inputs.

The urban environment is tough for growing trees and our changing climate is going to make it even tougher. Planting trees is part of the solution, but not the answer. We can’t just keep planting trees; we have to start growing and sustaining existing trees.

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The Silent Tree Killer- Compaction

August 27, 2019 - From Issue:
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Many tree issues are relatively easy to diagnose, but, when it comes to diagnosing issues below ground, where the roots are located, it becomes a bit tricky.

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