DCR’s Forest Health Program will hold a series of 6 Winter Webinars in December on current forest health threats in Massachusetts.
The final webinar will on Southern Pine Beetles in Massachusetts on Monday, December 21st from 7 to 8 pm. This webinar was originally scheduled for December 17th but was postponed due to the snowstorm.
In this webinar, DCR Forest Health Director, Nicole Keleher, will discuss the building threat to our pine barrens from the southern pine beetle. Nicole will explain how to identify southern pine beetle infestations, how southern pine beetles affect pine stands, and potential management options.
There will be plenty of time for any questions about southern pine beetle or other bark beetle pests in our pine species.
Professional credits will be available for MCA and ISA CEUs, as well as, 1 contact hour credit for Massachusetts pesticide categories 35, 36, and applicator’s license.
The webinar is open to all and free of charge, but space is limited.