There is so much to see in New Hampshire. Driving through the North Country, you might look up and spot the Frankenstein Trestle in Crawford Notch or the aftermath of spongy moth defoliation on a hillside in Conway. Walking through winter woods, you can look down and find the tracks of wildlife that passed by just hours before. Peer into the canopy of a beech stand with banded leaves, and you’ll need a microscope to see the nematode causing the damage. Even looking at a map of the state reveals a story—protected lands, the legacy of those who came before, and the work still ahead in a growing New Hampshire.

Join us for the 22nd Cottrell-Baldwin Lecture Series to explore what’s happening in our forests, from the microscopic to the big picture of land conservation. These late-winter Tuesday evenings will be filled with expert insight and observations that leave you eager for more.

The last time the Cottrell-Baldwin Lecture Series focused on forest health, the looming threats were emerald ash borer and Asian longhorn beetle. Spruce budworm felt like a problem of the past, gypsy moth (now spongy moth) appeared to be under control, and beech bark disease was the primary concern for American beech.

So what is the current state of forest health in New Hampshire? Which insects and diseases pose the greatest risks ahead, and what—if any—control strategies show promise? Join us to learn more from the Forest Health Program staff.