Forests

The species once dominated forests in the eastern U.S., until a blight nearly wiped it out.

Beech leaf disease was found in 43 towns last year, and scientists are searching beyond those borders to see if the disease is spreading farther.

Three forest experts discuss the many uses of Vermont's forested lands, and the potential local impact of an executive order about timber production.

Due to dry conditions, the state says that no burn permits will be issued in Bennington, Rutland, Windham and Windsor counties for another week.

The Bolton resident's new book chronicles his work tending to the Bear Island forest.

The Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation says it wants to establish a new state forest near a site where the followers of Daniel Shays may have hid after raiding the U.S. armory in Springfield, Mass. during the winter of 1786-1787.

The historic hiking and rock climbing destination will now be protected as part of Willoughby State Forest.

There may be more white pine trees that have yellow or brown needles in Vermont due to last year's wet summer. Experts say it's not necessarily a cause for concern.

Insects like the emerald ash borer and the elm zigzag sawfly have whimsical names, but they are harming forests in our region.

Six years after the emerald ash borer was first found in Vermont, towns across the state have responded in different ways — some proactive and others reactive. But no town can stop the insects.