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Hemlock Woolly Adelgid
The Hemlock Woolly Adelgid (HWA) is killing Georgia’s beautiful hemlocks. This exotic aphid-like insect from Asia infests hemlocks, sucks their sap, and kills them in 3-6 years. Hemlocks provide cooling shade for trout streams, food for birds, and they hold soil in place so it doesn't runoff into rivers. Learn more below including what ForestWatch is doing about this issue and how you can help.
Learn more about Hemlock Woolly Adelgid
- The Problem: Hemlock Woolly Adelgid overview
- The Plan: Save Georgia's Hemlocks
- The Need: How you can help Save Georgia's Hemlocks
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U.S. Forest Service documents:
- ForestWatch response to the Environmental Assessment
- Newsletter article: Spring 2007 “Hope for Hemlocks”
- Newsletter article: Spring 2005 “The Clock is Ticking for Georgia’s Hemlocks”
Georgia ForestWatch is working together with our many partners to find a solution to Hemlock Woolly Adelgid. Much has been accomplished, but we've a long way to go. Won't you help us make sure future generations have hemlocks to enjoy? Click here to go to our donations page.
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