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One of the newest threats to the local environment, the Asian Longhorned Beetle is an invasive species from China that is severely damaging for many of the local trees, especially hardwoods such as maples. It was first identified on August 7th,…

Dutch elm disease originated from Europe in 1928, and has killed tens of millions of elm trees since then. Worcester has been preparing for the complete loss of Elm trees.

A recent threat to trees in Worcester is the Emerald ash borer. As the name suggests, the beetle most severely affect ash trees. In contrast to the eradication movement for the Asian Longhorned Beetle, the strategy for this new species is one of…

An image of the Institute Park’s Pine Grove, with its original White Pine Trees which have since disappeared from the Island.

A list of tree species planted in Institute Park in 1890

Side by side of 1895 and 2019

A family resting by the pond under mature shade trees.

Pathway with people walking between the trees

An account of the weather's effect on Worcester's various park trees

Pond-side view of the park before the growth of canopy cover.