MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WALA) – The Alabama Forestry Commission says on its Facebook page that fungal disease is affecting pine trees in the state.
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Montgomery, Ala. – Last year, southern pine beetles devastated approximately 52,000 acres of pine forests across the state. Now this spring, another problem is affecting loblolly pine trees. The Alabama Forestry Commission (AFC) is cautioning forest landowners about brown spot needle blight, a fungal disease that causes needle discoloration and needle drop. It also has the potential to stunt tree growth and increase risk from pests such as bark beetles…