Despite the damage incurred by recent hurricanes, notably Hurricane Michael in 2018, the pine tree industry in Florida still is a major contributor to the state’s economy. This industry includes ...

(WAFF) - The Alabama Forestry Commission said what they’re seeing now is the worst outbreak of southern pine beetles ... s yards and farms Local tree trimming companies also say they are having to cut ...

An old nemesis of North Carolina's pine forests is having a resurgence in other Southeastern states as southern pine beetle ... aren't usually the cause of a tree's troubles, but are what's ...

Southern pine beetles can infest an entire tree from top to bottom, boring into the trunk to disrupt its vascular system and flow of nutrients. The beetles recruit others to join them by releasing ...

The southern ... of pine trees…these trees die, they look terrible, they’re not coming back to life, and then they provide fodder for fires,” he added. The beetle penetrates the tree bark ...

(WSFA) - Pine forests are important to the environment. But recently, outside factors plague the health of pine trees in Alabama. Last year, southern ... potential to stunt tree growth and ...