Tag: terrestrial
Help Keep ALB Out
Pool monitoring offers a simple, economical approach to surveying for Asian Longhorned Beetles (ALB) which would be devastating to our maple syrup industry if they invade.
Invasive Giant Hogweed plant that causes 3rd-degree burns, permanent blindness continues spread
Giant hogweed is a biennial or perennial herb in the carrot family (Apiaceae) which can grow to 14 feet or more. Contact with its sap can cause burns and even blindness.
Mixed forests are more productive, contribute to climate resiliency
A new meta-analysis shows the positive impact of mixed-species forests. With nearly 2/3 of its land covered with forests, this study is important for New York State’s economy and management practices.
Our cool weather can make the invasion of the Southern Pine Beetle even worse.
A new invasion of Southern Pine Beetles is under way as the warming climate makes New York more habitable. But our cooler fall and winter weather may make the situation worse according to a new study from Dartmouth College.
