Beech trees face uncertain future
By Mike Lynch
February 26, 2023
Beech leaf disease has the potential to kill off large swaths of American beech trees, whose nuts are a key food source for wildlife.
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Mike Lynch has been a multimedia reporter for the Explorer since 2014 and can often be found hiking mountains, paddling rivers, or skiing down slopes. His photos complement many of the stories throughout the magazine and website, and he regularly writes wildlife, land acquisition and recreation stories. Mike has also worked as a licensed outdoor guide and thru-paddled the 740-mile Northern Forest Canoe Trail. He is the author of 12 Short Hikes on Preserves near Lake George. He can be reached at mike@adirondackexplorer.org. Sign up for Mike’s newsletter
By Mike Lynch
February 26, 2023
Beech leaf disease has the potential to kill off large swaths of American beech trees, whose nuts are a key food source for wildlife.
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