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Fall is here. Is climate change muting Vermont's foliage?

A picture of leaves on trees changing colors in early fall.
Henry Epp
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VPR
This hour, a forester talks about the drought and other factors that could affect Vermont's fall foliage.

This time of year, tourists travel from far and wide to see Vermont's vibrant hillsides come alive with colors. Fall is some Vermonters' favorite season because of the foliage.

But how will climate change affect the landscape? This year, parts of southern Vermont experienced severe drought conditions. Some parts of the state saw infestations of the invasive spongy moth.

Host Connor Cyrus talks with a Vermont forester about the biology behind fall colors and if they are changing.

Our guests are:

  • Ali Kosiba, licensed VT forester and assistant professor of forestry at University of Vermont Extension

Broadcast live at noon on Friday, Sept. 23, 2022.

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Connor Cyrus was co-host and senior producer of Vermont Edition from 2021-2023.
Tedra joined Vermont Public as a producer for Vermont Edition in January 2022 and now serves as the Managing Editor and Senior Producer. Before moving to Vermont, she was a journalist in New York City for 20 years. She has a master’s degree in journalism from New York University.