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Photo at top: Red pine scale creates “woolly” cocoons around the base of pine needles. Photo courtesy of DEC

Red pine scale found in Lake George: What you need to know

By Mike Lynch

Public asked to be on lookout for dead red pine trees in Adirondacks caused by invasive insect 

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New director on the ‘never-ending’ fight against invasive species in the Adirondack Park

By Zachary Matson

Brian Greene discusses the challenges facing Adirondack Park as it loses its natural defenses against invasive species, emphasizing the role of herbicides in future conservation efforts

Clearing invasives such as buckthorn and honeysuckle at Essex Quarry revealed a small, scenic pond.

Community and scientists unite against invasive species in Adirondack Park

By Tim Rowland

At Essex Quarry, dedicated groups are making a difference in the fight against invasive plants

Ask a scientist: Spotted lanternfly

By Mike Lynch

Invasive species expert talks about insect that could threaten several tree species

Japanese knotwood

Knocking out knotweed

By Contributing Writer

Groups mount eradication efforts parkwide

invasive insects

Invasive insects spreading in Adirondack Park

By Gwendolyn Craig

Invasive species known for killing ash and hemlock trees have spread beyond where they were originally discovered in the southern Adirondack Park.

Zack Simek speculates that a combination of causes may be killing the trees. Photo by Mike Lynch

What’s killing red pines?

By Mike Lynch

Scientists are trying to find out what killed many of the red pines on the eastern edge of the Stephenson Range near Wilmington. Dozens of trees, perhaps hundreds, have died in recent years.

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