Eastern hemlock, Tsuga canadensis, play an important role in the forests they inhabit by creating a microclimatic variation useful for multiple animal species. The hemlock woolly adelgid (HWA) is a small invasive pest that has caused massive hemlock population decline along the eastern United States. The Great Lakes Region is a part of the hemlocks western range and has had HWA extend into the region since 2010. In this presentation we will cover what actions are taking place to help reduce HWA spread, research involved in HWA resistance and how you can help with HWA detection.
