[at-l] Loss of Hemlock in Southern Appalachians

[Paul Magnanti]

Wow...

Looks comparable to the chestnut blight in terms of impact.

The southeast Appalachians are known for their variety of trees. (I believe it is the Smokies that have more species than all of Europe combined?).

Losing one species, esp something like the hemlock, could have a ripple effect.

Thanks for sharing.


 
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