Preserve Michigan’s Forests: Battling Beech Bark Disease To Protect American Beech Trees
American beech trees (Fagus grandifolia) are ecologically and economically significant keystone species in Michigan’s forests. Despite their value, beech bark disease poses a severe threat, leading to tree death and the loss of biodiversity-rich beech-maple forests. Understanding the importance of beech trees and the challenges they face is crucial for proactive conservation and stewardship efforts, including sustainable forestry practices, invasive species control, and research initiatives, led by organizations like the Michigan Department of Natural Resources.
