Trees dying.

[tecoyah]

"Dozens of U.S. tree species threatened with extinction, study says

Aug. 23 (UPI) -- Dozens of tree species in the United States are facing extinction from invasive insects and disease caused by climate change stresses that include drought, wildfires and extreme weather, according to a new report.
www.msn.com/en-us/news/other/dozens-of-u-s-tree-species-threatened-with-extinction-study-says/ar-AA110BOk?ocid=msedgntp&cvid=a94f718478704f60a37071cc816d8a23

We are in the 6th great extinction event. This one is the double wammy of humans and climate.

[montegriffo]

We have lost our elms to Dutch elm disease.
We are losing our ash trees to ash die back.
If England were to lose its oaks too it would no longer be England.

[eve]

I fear that I shall never see,

A pol as lovely as a tree.

Pols are made by voters like me,

Let's hope the pol falls before the tree.