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Learn about what’s impacting health of our forests

Published 1:30 am Wednesday, November 8, 2023

By Sequim Gazette Staff

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Photo by Rachel Brooks / Seemingly innocent growths like hemlock dwarf mistletoe (pictured) on trees can cause growth loss, wood quality reduction and tree death. Find out why forest health in our region is so important from Washington Department of Natural Resources forest pathologist Rachel Brooks, whose Green Thumb Education Series presentation — “A Review of Western Washington Forest Health” — is set for Nov. 9 at the Port Angeles Library.

Join Rachel Brooks, Washington Department of Natural Resources forest pathologist, for the next Green Thumb Education Series presentation and find out what is impacting the health of our forests.

Brooks will discuss how tree diseases, insects and weather stress factors like drought can impact forest strength from noon-1 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 9, in the Carver Room at the Port Angeles Library, 2210 S. Peabody St.

Or, join by Zoom by clicking a link at the WSU Extension Clallam County website calendar, extension.wsu.edu/clallam (meeting ID 936 2989 8830, passcode 676224).Or, join by phone at 253-215-8782.

“Knowledge of what is happening in your forest can help you better understand your options and make appropriate management decisions,” Brooks says.

Brooks is a forest pathologist at the Washington Department of Natural Resources, where she provides technical assistance to landowners, helps monitor the state for tree diseases and pests, conducts research, and assists with educational events.

Rachel earned her doctorate in plant pathology from Virginia Tech, where she studied biological control options for an invasive tree (Ailanthus altissima) and taught forest pathology.

Sponsored by WSU Clallam County Master Gardeners, the Green Thumbs Garden Tips education series is offered on the second and fourth Thursday each month through October (in November, December and January, one program is offered). Scheduled presentations are subject to change. Visit the WSU Extension Clallam County website calendar (extension.wsu.edu/clallam) for the latest information on upcoming presentations.

For more information, call 360-565-2679.

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