It’s time to appreciate the iconic American beech tree; it comprises nearly 40% of our northern forests, and the species ...

The Maryland Department of Agriculture announced there are worsening conditions of beech leaf disease in the state.

Unfortunately, there is a substantial threat to this tree that spans across the eastern United States — beech leaf disease (BLD). Left untreated, the demise of a beech tree with BLD occurs in 2-7 ...

TANNERSVILLE — Marc Wolf steps off a trail at the Mountaintop Arboretum to examine a beech tree with mottled, bumpy bark. “This is pretty typical of beech bark disease,” he said. “Beech ...

Yes, in places like Oakland Forest where beech is the primary species, the disease has spread fast and trees have died. But in other places, beeches may look worse for wear but they’re persevering.