
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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By Mike Lynch
Public asked to be on lookout for dead red pine trees in Adirondacks caused by invasive insect
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
By Tim Rowland
At Essex Quarry, dedicated groups are making a difference in the fight against invasive plants
By Mike Lynch
Invasive species expert talks about insect that could threaten several tree species
Groups mount eradication efforts parkwide
Invasive species known for killing ash and hemlock trees have spread beyond where they were originally discovered in the southern Adirondack Park.
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.