When Forests Come Down with a Bug: Forest Pests in the Greater DC Area

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From The National Parks Service:

Forests of the National Capital Region (NCR) face persistent threats from a variety of pests and pathogens. As part of the eastern deciduous forest, our forests are rich in biodiversity. This includes native species and naturalized forest pests, while other newly introduced pests are only now arriving and spreading. Forest monitoring by NCR’s Inventory & Monitoring Network (NCRN I&M) team has documented the extent and effects of some of these pests and pathogens in our parks.