Quaking aspen (Populus tremuloides) is the most widespread tree species in North America. As a keystone species, aspen provides food and shelter for many forest organisms.

That was the case in 2021 when Rick Lindroth, entomology professor emeritus, and members of his lab trekked into a research forest of quaking aspen trees Lindroth had planted in 2010 just a few ...

All living things die, which is too often perceived as a negative phenomenon. Yet, forest mortality yields an opportunity for both change and rejuvenation. These dynamics are wonderful to witness, and ...

Insects that plague aspen trees include aphids, sawflies, poplar twiggall flies, ... "Quaking Aspen." The National Wildlife Federation. "How Aspens Grow." U.S. Forest Service.

Scientists and volunteers joined forces to weed and tag quaking aspen trees. ... A probable cause is a combination of drought followed by an attack from fungi and insects.

The quaking aspen leaf is roundish and somewhat heart-shaped, with a fine-toothed edge that is barely perceptible. The leaves are 1-3 inches long. In contrast, bigtooth aspen leaves are, well ...

Quaking aspen (Populus tremuloides) is the most widespread tree species in North America. Caterpillars completely defoliated our aspen forest in June 2021. Richard L. Lindroth ...

When we walked with a colleague into an aspen forest near Madison, Wisconsin, in the early spring of 2021, we expected to finalize our plans for a research project on several species of insects that ...

When we walked with a colleague into an aspen forest near Madison, Wisconsin, in the early spring of 2021, we expected to finalize our plans for a .

(THE CONVERSATION) When we walked with a colleague into an aspen forest near Madison, Wisconsin, in the early spring of 2021, we expected to finalize our plans for a research project on several ...