WHAT’S GOING ON IN THE FOREST?
Back in June, I showed the severe defoliation that gypsy moth were having on my white oak; They completely stripped it. As predicted, my white oak has completely refoliated. Healthy trees can withstand defoliation barring other contributing factors such as drought. Make sure to give your oak trees plenty of sunlight to boost their immunity in “off years” or when no one is eating all their leaves.
May the Forest Be with You,
Ryan Trapani
Director of Forest Services
Catskill Forest Association