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It’s time to appreciate the iconic American beech tree; it comprises nearly 40% of our northern forests, and the species could be decimated by beech leaf disease.

Beech leaf disease began in Ohio and spread to Maryland in 2023. Now, it's impacting trees in every county across the Baltimore metro area.

Sean O'Brien, from the UNH Cooperative Extension, takes a look at how beech leaf disease spreads and the signs to help you identify if one of your trees is infected.

In heavily affected areas, up to 30% of beech trees are killed within seven years of contracting beech leaf disease.

The Maryland Department of Agriculture announced there are worsening conditions of beech leaf disease in the state.