An article in yesterday's Knox News provides an updated synopsis of the Hemlock Woolly Adelgid situation in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.The recently released November Report for the Hemlock Woolly Adelgid Program paints a somewhat promising picture of the campaign to stymie the invasive and destructive insect - though ultimate success isn't a given, the article emphasizes.
"The work to preserve Eastern hemlock trees and forests in 2009 progressed and showed successes despite increased decline and obvious mortality of trees throughout the park," the report states.
"'Cautiously optimistic' is a good term for it," said park spokesman Bob Miller.
"The good news from this report is you're seeing areas that were treated six or seven years ago that are still healthy."
However, the conclusion of the report cautioned: "The overall success has yet to be determined and will play out over the coming years."
To read the full article, please click here.
To watch video on how the hemlock trees are being treated by biologists, please click here.
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