Beech trees are important components of our forests and landscapes, but these are troubling times for beech! Challenges include native pests and pathogens, beech bark disease, and now beech leaf disease. This presentation will explore these challenges and focus on the fascinating foliar-feeding nematode that causes beech leaf disease, the resulting mortality of beech trees, and current management options.
Speaker: Beth Brantley
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Beech trees are important components of our forests and landscapes, but these are troubling times for beech! Challenges include native pests and pathogens, beech bark disease, and now beech leaf disease. This presentation will explore these challenges and focus on the fascinating foliar-feeding nematode that causes beech leaf disease, the resulting mortality of beech trees, and current management options.