Beech mortality and drought in Maine

• Published in: Phytopathology Vol. 96; no. 6; p. S59
• Main Author: Kasson, M T
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: 01.06.2006
• Subjects: Cryptococcus fagisuga; Fagus grandifolia; USA, Maine

FIA plots in Maine have shown a statewide increase in beech (Fagus grandifolia) mortality from 0.9% between 1982-95 to 3.3% between 1995-2003. In Aroostook County, inventory plots measured from 1999-2002 showed an average cumulative mortality of 13% since 1995. Plots measured from 2003-2004 showed a...