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Northeastern forests
Coverage of Northeastern forests in the Nexus archive.
- Foresters adapt as insects become driving force in tree mortality
Natural causes, particularly insects, disease, and extreme weather, now surpass logging as the primary driver of tree mortality in Northeastern forests, including Vermont, according to a University of Vermont study. Insects like the emerald ash borer, which damages ash trees, have become a significant threat, exacerbated by climate change. Forest health experts emphasize management strategies to mitigate these impacts.