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Maine Forests Thrive Amid Winter Cold, But Pest Threats Loom

1/26/2026

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Maine's forest health has improved due to cold winters and pest control measures, according to the Maine Forest Service.
Hemlock woolly adelgid populations have declined.
Warming winters may allow Hemlock woolly adelgid to spread inland.
Red pine scale is rapidly killing red pines.
Emerald ash borer is expanding into new counties and beech leaf disease is spreading quickly.

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Story summary

Maine's forest health has improved due to cold winters and pest control measures, according to the Maine Forest Service.
Hemlock woolly adelgid populations have declined.
Warming winters may allow Hemlock woolly adelgid to spread inland.
Red pine scale is rapidly killing red pines.
Emerald ash borer is expanding into new counties and beech leaf disease is spreading quickly.