A UCFS Learning Series webinar!

Preserving Beech Trees for The Future UCFS Webinar

Beech trees are a cornerstone of northeastern forests and treasured icons of our landscapes. However, their future is under significant threat due to Beech Leaf Disease (BLD —a devastating condition caused by a microscopic foliar nematode. This disease has rapidly become one of the greatest challenges to the long-term survival of these essential trees.

At the forefront of the fight against BLD, a dedicated research team from Bartlett Tree Research Laboratories has made remarkable strides in developing management and treatment strategies. Through persistence and innovation, they have achieved significant breakthroughs—creating two novel treatment programs tailored to protect various types of beech trees. This training session will explore these cutting-edge solutions and provide a comprehensive overview of the additional stressors and factors impacting whole-tree beech health.

This session offers critical insights into BLD management strategies and equips you with the knowledge needed to protect beech trees and preserve the ecological balance of northeastern forests. You’ll leave with actionable techniques and a deeper understanding of whole-tree health to make informed decisions for safeguarding these iconic trees for generations to come.

Join us for this training session and become a vital part of the effort to ensure a healthier future for our beech trees and the ecosystems they support!

 Learning Objectives

At the end of the webinar, participants will be able to:

• Explain the causes and impacts of Beech Leaf Disease and how this emerging threat affects the long-term health of northeastern forests.
• Apply treatment programs developed by leading researchers to address BLD across various beech tree types.
• Analyze stressors and environmental factors using holistic tree health strategies to promote beech trees health.

CEUs are being applied for and are pending.