May 21, 2012

University researcher trying to revive the chesnut tree

Until the invasive fungus chestnut blight was introduced in 1900, one in every four trees in the mountainous areas of the Eastern United States was an American chestnut. Now, thanks to a group of University researchers in the Warnell School of Forestry and Natural Resources, the American chestnut may be making a comeback

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University researcher trying to revive the chesnut tree

UGA researcher trying to revive the chesnut tree

Until the invasive fungus chestnut blight was introduced in 1900, one in every four trees in the mountainous areas of the Eastern United States was an American chestnut. Now, thanks to a group of University researchers in the Warnell School of Forestry and Natural Resources, the American chestnut may be making a comeback. As part

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UGA researcher trying to revive the chesnut tree

Experts warn insect could destroy up to 18 percent of trees

With spring having sprung, it will only be a matter of time before many area residents who have ash trees will find out if their trees will be added to the rapidly growing list of victims of the notorious emerald ash borer.Scientists believe the insects first appeared in North America through wooden packing material shipped from China into the Detroit-Windsor area in 2002. Most likely carried in …

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Pesky insect kicking ash in Fox Valley

With spring having sprung, it will only be a matter of time before many area residents who have ash trees will find out if their trees will be added to the rapidly growing list of victims of the notorious emerald ash borer.Scientists believe the insects first appeared in North America through wooden packing material shipped from China into the Detroit-Windsor area in 2002. Most likely carried in …

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Hypoxylon canker of oak trees

I have been getting numerous phone calls about dead or dying oak trees from all areas of Wood County. With the severe drought that we have experienced the past two years and with the stressed condition of the trees, hypoxylon canker has taken its toll.

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I have been getting numerous phone calls about dead or dying oak trees from all areas of Wood County. With the severe drought that we have experienced the past two years and with the stressed condition of the trees, hypoxylon canker has taken its toll.

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Vern Nelson: Seven mistakes in pruning fruit trees

Avoid major winter pruning as it’s often hard on the trees and could create more work for you later.

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Virginia Expands Ban on Transporting Walnut Plants

Virginia has expanded a temporary ban on transporting walnut plants and plant parts after a disease that kills the trees was found outside the original quarantine area.

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Va expands temporary ban on transporting walnut

Virginia has expanded a temporary ban on transporting walnut plants and plant parts after a disease that kills the trees was found outside the original quarantine area.

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