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Common Insects and Diseases of Western Hemlock

Author: Stefan Zeglen
Branch: Forest Practices
Subject: Forest Health
Series: Silviculture
Other details: Published 2000.

Abstract

Trees play an important aesthetic and biological role in our environment.

Trees such as western hemlock can suffer from a wide variety of native and introduced pests. This guide is intended to help non-specialists recognize common ailments of western hemlock and diagnose the likely cause. Using this guide, you may be able to determine an appropriate treatment for your tree or more accurately describe the problem to a tree care professional.


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