Spruce budworm affects more than just spruce trees
Insect pests, like emerald ash borers and spongy moths, pose a significant threat to forests in North America. Management of these pests depends on information about which trees are at greatest risk and which treatments are likely to be most effective. Outbreaks of spruce budworm can de... Read more
Nature’s Notebook data reveal earlier spring activity under warmer conditions
Results from many small-scale studies have shown that warming temperatures are causing plants to leaf-out and flower earlier than they have in the past. However, it has been difficult to know whether these patterns hold true for a wide variety of plant species at a continental scale. To... Read more
Community scientists document a large diversity of plants in urban areas
As the world becomes increasingly urban, it will become more important to maintain diverse plant communities in and around cities. A diverse plant community provides many benefits to people and wildlife inhabiting urban areas. In many cities, we have incomplete information about plant s... Read more
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