Pine forests and industrial wood plantations in the southeastern U.S. are crucial for the region's economic sustainability. In 2020, Alabama forestry sales of forest products and related sectors totaled more than $11 billion. The sustainability and profitability of these pine forests and industrial wood plantations rely on optimal tree growth. Brown spot needle blight is a threat to optimal tree growth.
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Needle Blight Map:
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Additonal Websites about BSNB :
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Forest Health Cooperative:
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