Webinar: Pine health issues in the southeastern U.S.
Various pine health issues, including shortened or yellowing needles, needle loss, or tree mortality, can occur on southern pines. These health issues are often caused by extenuating factors, such as drought, poor soil conditions, trees not being adapted to growing on the particular site on which they are planted, or physical damage. Once an initial stressor impacts a tree, it becomes more susceptible to be colonized by various bark and woodboring beetles, and subsequently inoculated with the fungi these insects may carry on their bodies. Wide-scale pine decline does not exist in the southeastern U.S., but some landowners may experience pine health issues. Commonly accepted and widely used stand management techniques, like thinning and prescribed burning, can promote stand health and reduce tree stress. This webinar will discuss management strategies for dealing with various pine health issues.
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