Home > Events > Beech Leaf Disease Walk & Talk Upcoming Events « All Events This event has passed. Beech Leaf Disease Walk & Talk September 20, 202410:00 am - 12:00 pm « Tuesday Trail Walk Tug Hill Traverse Trail Work Day » Join THTLT and SLELO PRISM at the Salmon River Falls Unique Area, Town of Orwell, on Friday, September 20th from 10 am to Noon to learn about and survey for Beech Leaf Disease (BLD). We’ll walk off trail in some areas to examine American Beech trees and learn how to report the absence or presence of BLD in the field using the mobile app iMapInvasives. You can then use your knowledge to survey Beech trees anywhere you find them when outdoors and report what you see. Prior to attending, participants should follow these steps: Video Tutorial Make a Free iMapInvasives User Account Download the Free iMapInvasives Mobile App There is a state-wide effort to track the spread of beech leaf disease. Beech leaf disease (BLD) is a tree disease that causes leaf deformities and leads to mortality in native and ornamental beech tree species. BLD symptoms appear in the leaves and include striping, curling, or a leathery texture. These signs may be visible year-round, as some beech trees may hold their leaves in winter. Stripes are most noticeable on the underside of leaves and you may see them by looking up into the canopy or holding branches up to the light. BLD is believed to be caused by the nematode Litylenchus crenatae mccannii. It is unknown whether the nematode causes all of the damage, or if it is associated with another pathogen such as a bacteria, fungus, or virus. Research on possible treatments is ongoing. Register Here Add to calendar Google Calendar iCalendar Outlook 365 Outlook Live Details Date: September 20, 2024 Time: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Venue Salmon River Falls 185 Falls Rd Richland, NY 13144 United States
