{"id":41169,"date":"2026-04-20T11:32:30","date_gmt":"2026-04-20T15:32:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/fnr\/extension\/?p=41169"},"modified":"2026-04-27T16:10:08","modified_gmt":"2026-04-27T20:10:08","slug":"invasive-species-in-eastern-forests-webinar-series","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/fnr\/extension\/invasive-species-in-eastern-forests-webinar-series\/","title":{"rendered":"Invasive Species in Eastern Forests, Webinar Series"},"content":{"rendered":"

Rooted in Research, USDA Forest Service<\/a>: Non-native species are increasingly shaping forests across the eastern United States. While many introduced species coexist without major disruption, some become invasive: damaging ecosystems, reducing biodiversity and impacting the economic value forests provide. Over the past decade, the extent of forest land affected by invasive species has continued to grow, making management more complex and costly.<\/p>\n

\"Hemlock<\/a>

Hemlock woolly adelgid egg sacs on a hemlock branch. Photo from Rooted in Research newsletter.<\/p><\/div>\n

To address these challenges, the USDA Forest Service Research and Development<\/a> team is hosting a six-part webinar series focused on invasive species in eastern forests. This series brings together leading scientists to share research-backed management strategies and explore the ecological and economic impacts of invasive species across the region.<\/p>\n

These are virtual webinars that will be held on select Tuesdays and Thursdays in May. Each webinar will be ~60 minutes and start at 2:00 PM Eastern time. All events are open to anyone interested in forest health, conservation and management!<\/p>\n

Here is the schedule for the upcoming webinars:<\/p>\n

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  1. May 5<\/strong> \u2013 Invasive Species in Eastern Forests: Extent, Impact, and Response<\/a><\/li>\n
  2. May 7<\/strong> \u2013 Managing Invasive Plants: Understanding Rapid Adaptation and Strategies for Control\u00a0<\/a><\/li>\n
  3. May 12<\/strong> \u2013 Hemlock Woolly Adelgid: Protecting Hemlocks with Silviculture and Biocontrol\u00a0<\/a><\/li>\n
  4. May 14<\/strong> \u2013 Management Solutions for Emerald Ash Borer\u00a0<\/a><\/li>\n
  5. May 19<\/strong> \u2013 Tracking Spongy Moth Defoliations and the Economics of Slowing the Spread\u00a0<\/a><\/li>\n
  6. May 21<\/strong> \u2013 Emerging Threats: Asian Needle Ant and Beech Leaf Disease\u00a0<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Participants must register for each webinar individually, visit to Research & Development Presents: Invasive Species in Eastern Forests<\/a> learn more and sign up.<\/p>\n

    Forests play a critical role in supporting biodiversity, protecting water resources, and contributing to local and regional economies. As invasive species continue to spread, understanding how to manage and mitigate their impacts is more important than ever. This webinar series provides an opportunity to learn directly from experts working at the forefront of forest research.<\/p>\n

    To subscribe to the newsletter, visit Sign Up for Rooted in Research<\/a>.<\/p>\n

    Learn and read more about the research done by the USDA Forest Service by exploring the Northern Research Station<\/a> and Southern Research Station<\/a>.<\/p>\n

    More Resources
    \n<\/strong>    ID That Tree<\/a>, Playlist, Purdue Extension \u2013 FNR YouTube Channel
    \n    A Woodland Management Moment<\/a>, Playlist, Purdue Extension \u2013 FNR YouTube Channel
    \n    Woodland Stewardship for Landowners<\/a>, Playlist, Purdue Extension \u2013 FNR YouTube Channel
    \n    Native Trees of the Midwest<\/a>, Purdue University Press
    \n    Investing in Indiana Woodlands<\/a>, The Education Store
    \n    Forest Improvement Handbook<\/a>, The Education Store
    \n    Invasive Species Playlist<\/a>, Playlist, Purdue Extension – FNR YouTube Channel
    \n    Indiana Department of Natural Resources: Invasive Species<\/a>
    \n    Indiana Invasive Species Council<\/a>
    \n    Cooperative Invasive Species Management Area (CISMA)<\/a>
    \n    Report Invasive<\/a>, Purdue Extension
    \n    Episode 11 \u2013 Exploring the challenges of Invasive Species<\/a>, Habitat University-Natural Resource University
    \n    What are invasive species and why should I care?<\/a>, Got Nature? Blog, Purdue Extension – FNR
    \n    Invasive plants: impact on environment and people<\/a>, The Education Store
    \n    New Hope for Fighting Ash Borer<\/a>, Got Nature? Purdue Extension-FNR
    \n    Invasive Pest Species: Tools for Staging and Managing EAB in the Urban Forest<\/a>, Got Nature?
    \n    Emerald Ash Borer<\/a>, Purdue Extension-Entomology
    \n    Emerald Ash Borer Tools & Resources<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 Purdue Extension Entomology<\/p>\n

    U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Forest Service, Research & Development<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

    Rooted in Research, USDA Forest Service: Non-native species are increasingly shaping forests across the eastern United States. While many introduced species coexist without major disruption, some become invasive: damaging ecosystems, reducing biodiversity and impacting the economic value forests provide. Over the past decade, the extent of forest land affected by invasive species has continued to […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":62,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[47,48,53,54],"tags":[2112,2111,330,523,1791,65,66,1086,819,528],"class_list":["post-41169","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-invasiveinsects","category-invasiveplantspecies","category-urbanforestry","category-wildlife","tag-asian-needle-ant","tag-beech-leaf-disease","tag-emerald-ash-borer","tag-event","tag-hemlock-woolly-adelgid","tag-invasive-insects","tag-invasive-plant-species","tag-tree-disease","tag-usda","tag-webinar","audience-for-enthusiasts","audience-for-homeowners","audience-for-landowners","audience-for-professionals"],"acf":[],"aioseo_notices":[],"aioseo_head":"\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t