Are New England’s Iconic Maples at Risk?
*Invasive Asian longhorned beetle has potential for wide reach in region’s forests*
Are new England’s iconic maple trees at risk? If a beetle has its way, the answer may be yes.
Results from the first study of the Asian longhorned beetle (ALB) in forests show that the invasive insect can easily spread from tree-lined city streets to neighboring forests. (more…)