Hemlock woolly adelgid (HWA) is an invasive insect threatening New York’s native hemlock trees. Surveying for HWA can help limit both its damage and spread by contributing to research and informing management decisions.
MyHemlock is a great way for people to get involved in conservation, especially NY landowners. Volunteers choose one site on their property or in a local conservation area, and survey a group of hemlocks there twice a year (Nov/Dec and May/June). Surveying the same site over time helps researchers learn about:
- overall tree health
- HWA presence/absence
- severity of HWA infestations
on both a local and regional scale.
Want to get involved? Check out the MyHemlock website to learn more!