American Beech (Fagus grandifolia) is a foundational late-successional species native to the Great Lakes St. Lawrence Forest region in Canada. It is not currently listed or considered an endangered species due to the fact that it has thriving populations in this region. The FGCA is focused on this species as it has been impacted by Beech Bark Disease across the range and in some parts of the range is being impacted by Beech Leaf Disease. American Beech is a high conservation priority.
Research Advances in Beech Bark Disease and Beech Leaf Disease
This webinar focusses on research updates on beech bark and beech leaf diseases, both in Canada and the US. Speakers include experts from the Ontario Forest Research Institute (Dr. Sharon Reed), USDA Forest Service, Northern Research Station (David Carey), Ministry of Natural Resources, Forest Management Policy Section (Mike Brienesse), Invasive Species Centre (Madison Sturba), and Killbear Provincial Park (Hope Freeman).
Conservation Opportunities for American Beech Affected by Beech Bark Bisease and Beech Leaf Disease
This webinar provides an overview of beech conservation considerations and opportunities, including impacts of beech mortality on wildlife. Speakers in this webinar feature experts from the National Tree Seed Centre (Donnie McPhee (retired) and Matthew Brophy), Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources retired wildlife biology staff (Jeremy Inglis), Invasive Species Centre (Madison Sturba), and USDA Forest Service, Region 9 (Dr. Nicholas LaBonte).
Please see our American Beech Handout PDF here!