Hemlock Woolly Adelgid
 From north of Maine down through the Appalachian Mountains into the eastern part of Tennessee the Eastern Hemlock tree reigns supreme. Hemlock forests are irreplaceable, providing food and shelter for many wildlife species. They also play an important role in keeping cold mountain streams cold. These slow-growing evergreens can live a long time, up to 800 years or more. But the life of these gentle forest giants is at risk. Hundreds of thousands of these magnificent trees are dead or dying. It’s a loss that could be devastating. Wild Side Guide Ken Tucker takes us to the Blue Ridge Mountains, where the TWRA and others are fighting to keep the Hemlocks from disappearing forever.
For additional information about the Hemlock Wooly Adelgid and Hemlock trees visit these sites:
http://na.fs.fed.us/fhp/hwa/
http://www.saveourhemlocks.org/
http://www.nps.gov/grsm/naturescience/hemlock-woolly-adelgid.htm
Scientists estimate that in less than 20 years, as much as 60 to 80 percent of hemlocks in Tennessee’s forest will disappear if a more widespread, cost-effective control method is not found. Already, the adelgid is found in 27 of the 40 Tennessee counties with native hemlock stands.
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