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ARCHIVAL ACCOUNT--NO LONGER ACTIVE. Learn more about Forest Health in New Hampshire at the Division of Forests & Lands' website https://teapaw.org/t.co/95MLoKJYjj and at https://teapaw.org/t.co/NOqroJF2Xq

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Join us for this hands-on workshop with two different sessions on August 11th focused on field identification of upland non-native #invasiveplant species in #NewHampshire. Learn more and register by visiting extension.unh.edu/event/2022….
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NYISRI@NY_ISRI12 Jul 2022
What's that worm? In this month's issue of the NYS Conservationist, meet the earthworms of New York and learn about the native and introduced species. This article was made possible by the JWORM Working Group and @NYSDEC Read here: bit.ly/3azpPVS
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Join us on August 5th for a #foresthealth workshop in the North Country! There will be a unique set of insects, invasive plants, and diseases to look at and discuss. Bring your own samples or pictures of pests/damage for experts to ID. extension.unh.edu/event/2022… @NHForestHealth
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Northern Research
@usfs_nrs11 Jul 2022
Chemicals and biological control can buy trees time, but they cannot completely control the non-native insects that are attacking trees that have never experienced these insects before. Listen and subscribe to our podcast, Forestcast - go.usa.gov/xz687
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Northern Research
@usfs_nrs11 Jul 2022
To understand why a boom in an invasive species' population is sometimes followed by a crash, scientists analyzed changes in the outbreak dynamics of the spongy moth. go.usa.gov/xzk9r 📷 John Ghent, Bugwood.org
Head shot of late instar spongy moth feeding on white oak. Photo by John Ghent, Bugwood.org

ALT Head shot of late instar spongy moth feeding on white oak. Photo by John Ghent, Bugwood.org

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USFS Eastern Region@usfs_r97 Jul 2022
🪲#EmeraldAshBorer is a major threat to ash trees. But YOU can help 😎 👎🏽Don't transport firewood 👍🏽instead - buy it where you burn it! 🪵Before your next camping adventure, find out where you can buy local firewood: firewoodscout.org/
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The predicted fire danger for today (7/7/22) will be MODERATE for all FDRAS. When burning is permitted, visit NHFirepermit.com to get a fire permit. For your towns FDRA, click here: nh.gov/nhdfl/document… #NH #forestranger @nhdfl @NHDNCR #FireDanger
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Mass Pests@MassPests6 Jul 2022
Massachusetts has updated its Spotted Lanternfly map based on recent finds. Still no new populations, all individual finds (whew!), but the blue dots are increasing. Get a text list of towns and more on our SLF fact page: bit.ly/37YM7fq
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Spongy moth outbreak has some woods looking like its autumn, but the damage isn't as bad as it appears concordmonitor.com/spongy-mo…
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NH Audubon@nhaudubon1 Jul 2022
Noticing an unusual amount of leaves missing this year? The spongy moth (aka gypsy moth) is our culprit. Learn more about how it is defoliating the state, what the future holds, and how it might benefit cuckoos. #SomethingWild #NHPR bit.ly/3AhlCk6
Something Wild: A spongy moth infestation is plaguing New Hampshire forests, again

Something Wild: A spongy moth infestation is plaguing New Hampshire forests, again

New Hampshire forests have been defoliated for the second year in a row by the invasive caterpillar now known as the spongy moth. But there is a native bird who benefits from the outbreak.

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6/30/22: The predicted Fire Danger statewide in all FDRA’s today is MODERATE. When burning is permitted, visit NHFirepermit.com to get a fire permit. @nhdfl @NHDNCR
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A witness tree@awitnesstree28 Jun 2022
The spongy moth is a destructive invasive species. It will eat over 500 plant species, but it especially likes to eat oak leaves! Scientists at Harvard Forest are studying what happens to oaks like me when spongy moth are all over the place.
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A witness tree@awitnesstree29 Jun 2022
Spongy moth egg-sacs each contain 500-1000 eggs, which will hatch into caterpillars in spring. They can be found by the dozen on the bark of mature oak trees like me.
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A witness tree@awitnesstree28 Jun 2022
Insects eating my nutrient-packed leaves is just a part of life for me. In fact, even when an invasive caterpillar like the spongy moth eats ALL of my leaves in early summer, I usually have enough stored resources to put a whole new set of leaves in late summer.
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Cary Institute@caryinstitute21 Jun 2022
In the Northeast, milder winter temps due to #climate change are allowing invasive insects like #HemlockWoollyAdelgid to spread into previously unsuitable areas. Learn about HWA, how it affects trees, & interventions in this post by Cary’s @GaryLovett1: bit.ly/3tMyFpI
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Maine Bug Watch@MaineBugWatch16 Jun 2022
Do you wonder why the beech trees in midcoast Maine are looking terrible? Learn about beech leaf disease by a U.S. Forest Service plant pathologist. Tomorrow, Friday, 6/17/2022 at 9 a.m. Forestry Friday Webinar: Beech Leaf Disease content.govdelivery.com/acco…

Forestry Friday Webinar: Beech Leaf Disease

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6/14/22: The predicted Fire Danger statewide in all FDRA’s today is MODERATE. When burning is permitted, visit NHFirepermit.com to get a fire permit. @nhdfl @NHDNCR
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6/6/22: The predicted Fire Danger statewide in all FDRA’s today is MODERATE. When burning is permitted, visit NHFirepermit.com to get a fire permit. @nhdfl @NHDNCR
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This holiday weekend, buy it where you burn it! Moving #firewood long distances can accidentally bring dangerous pests and diseases to your favorite #NH campgrounds. Please help protect forests and trees. Visit firewoodscout.org/ to find a local firewood vendor.
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5/26/22: The predicted Fire Danger statewide in all FDRA’s today is MODERATE. When burning is permitted, visit NHFirepermit.com to get a fire permit. @nhdfl @NHDNCR – at Berlin, NH
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