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NC Bradford Pear Bounty

The Bradford pear tree is an ornamental commonly planted tree in North Carolina but did you know it is an invasive species? Sure, it has pretty blossoms, but it also smells of rotten fish, breaks…

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Elm Zigzag Sawfly Found in NC for the First Time

A new invasive insect has been spotted in North Carolina. In August 2022, the elm zigzag sawfly (Argidae: Aproceros leucopoda) was found in North Carolina for the first time. In North America, it has…

Damage due to laurel wilt disease on tree

*Update* Laurel Wilt Disease Detected in New NC County

Laurel wilt, a devastating invasive disease of plants in the Laurel family, has been detected in a new county: Jones County. This disease is spread by the redbay ambrosia beetle and can be moved to…

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2017 Southern Pine Beetle Populations Low This Year; Few Areas Expecting Increasing Populations

Provided by NC Forest Service - Forest Health on July 12, 2017 The insect that is dubbed “the most destructive forest pest in the South” does not look nearly as ominous as it is. Smaller than a grain…

Pine Tree with fusiform rust

So, What Is the Orange Stuff on My Pine Trees?

Spring has sprung in most of North Carolina, bringing about many changes in the woods. The dogwoods are blooming and so is fusiform rust (or sporulating). You may be wondering exactly what is…

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Coming Soon to a Tree Near You! (Maybe.)

Coming soon to a tree near you! (Maybe.) September 10, 2014 NC Forest Service - Forest HealthNorth Carolina has its fair share of invasive insects and diseases that threaten to destroy our natural…

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Online Forest Health Maps Released

August 1, 2014North Carolina Forest ServiceContact: Robert TrickelA new web site containing forest health maps has been developed by the N.C. Forest Service. These maps show the most up-to-date…

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Forest Health

A healthy forest is a managed forest. Below are resources to help you safeguard your land against both biotic threats, such as insects and disease, and abiotic challenges including drought and…