Elm Restoration Update: Tending to the Trees
American elm, once an iconic species common along Vermont's riversides and in hardwood forests (particularly wetter, nutrient-rich ones), has declined dramatically due to Dutch elm disease over the past century. But with upcoming research about naturally disease resistant American elm varieties, we're optimistic that these trees will be restored as a healthy component of of our Vermont forests. For the past two spring planting seasons NorthWoods has assisted The Nature Conservancy and the Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department in planting nearly 2,000 elms and “filler” trees of other species in riparian fields, and this summer we're taking [Read More...]
