These trees attract lightning during storms; experts advise against planting them within 15 m of your home if you don’t want a natural lightning rod

These trees attract lightning more often, and experts say planting them too close to your home could increase storm risks.
WDIO

Emerald Ash Borer appears in Itasca Co.

The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) has announced the invasive species emerald ash borer (EAB) has been found in Itasca County. According to the MDA, a homeowner south of Grand Rapids had ...
PBS

Blister Rust: How science is saving Crater Lake’s whitebark pine trees

A scientist helps save Crater Lake’s whitebark pine trees from an invasive fungus. In 2002, “Oregon Field Guide” told the story of how an invasive fungus called blister rust was killing Crater Lake's ...