A Mysterious Leaf Disease Is Killing Beech Trees—and It's Spreading

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By Lorraine ChowJan 10, 2019, 1:02 pm129 pts
If you've seen lovers' initials carved in a tree, it's probably a beech. The iconic species—known for its smooth, delicate bark—is not just a favorite canvas for bark carvers, they provide shelter and food for a large range of wildlife, including birds, squirrels and bears. But scientists are raising flags…

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