Pat McElhenny, Pennsylvania Stewardship Manager at the Nature Conservancy, explains one of two diseases impacting beech trees. Beech trees are facing extinction. "When you say northern hardwood, that ...

Pennsylvania's state tree is the eastern hemlock. Its scientific name is "Tsuga canadensis."The eastern hemlock was named the state tree in 1931.These trees are slow-growing and long-lived, taking 250 ...

A Pennsylvania partnership is marking a major milestone by planting its 10 millionth tree in the Chesapeake Bay watershed. A celebration May 26 in Hummelstown marks eight years of work to improve ...

MONROE COUNTY, Pa. — A fast-moving disease is threatening the life of beech trees across the state and here in our area. It's the view behind Robin Miller's home in Tobyhanna Township that's ...

Just about half of Schuylkill County lies within the Susquehanna River/Chesapeake Bay Watershed. So, if you live in Friedensburg, Zion Grove, Valley View, Pine Grove basically anything west of Rt. 183 ...

The invasive insect feeds on plants that are important to Pennsylvania’s economy. Its damage can hurt grapevines, fruit trees, hardwoods and nurseries. State officials say people can help curb its ...

The Pennsylvania legislature designated the eastern hemlock the official state tree on June 22, 1931.This tree thrives in cool, moist sites. It occupies steep north- or east-facing slopes in southern ...