PhD Student Michigan Tech University Houghton, Michigan, United States
Beech bark disease has caused pronounced mortality of American beech at two National Lakeshores in Michigan. A restoration plan utilizing grafts from local resistant trees planted in nucleated understory orchards was devised. The results of trial outplantings will inform best practices to increase resistance genetics at both properties.
Learning Objectives:
Upon completion, participants will be able to describe the signs and symptoms of Beech Bark Disease.
Upon completion, participants will be able to define a nucleated seed orchard, define a traditional seed orchard, and recognize the cost/benefit differences between both methods.
Upon completion, participants will be able to explain the grafting program stipulations in two national park programs.
