After Southern Pine Beetle Devastation, Beech Trees in East Hampton Now Under Threat - 27 East

After Southern Pine Beetle Devastation, Beech Trees in East Hampton Now Under Threat

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The area in East Hampton and Amagansett with the most dense Beech Tree population.  COURTESY EAST HAMPTON TOWN

The area in East Hampton and Amagansett with the most dense Beech Tree population. COURTESY EAST HAMPTON TOWN

The area in Montauk with the most dense Beech Tree population.  COURTESY EAST HAMPTON TOWN

The area in Montauk with the most dense Beech Tree population. COURTESY EAST HAMPTON TOWN

An example of healthy leaves and leaves with Beech Tree Disease.   COURTESY EAST HAMPTON TOWN

An example of healthy leaves and leaves with Beech Tree Disease. COURTESY EAST HAMPTON TOWN

Beech leaf disease is affecting trees in multiple locations in East Hampton Town. ANDY GAITES

Beech leaf disease is affecting trees in multiple locations in East Hampton Town. ANDY GAITES

Leaves infected with beech leaf disease display dark veins and may curl and turn brown. ANDY GAITES

Leaves infected with beech leaf disease display dark veins and may curl and turn brown. ANDY GAITES

Christopher Walsh on Jul 23, 2024
As the southern pine beetle continues to infest and kill pine trees in East Hampton Town, a new vector is now killing beech trees, albeit more slowly and on a... more

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