Conserving the Appalachian Trail since 1925
Elm scientists have injected 6,000 young trees with Dutch elm disease spores to test resistance. Survivors will feed a breeding program to boost disease-tolerant elms for forests, riverbanks and yards. Separate injections aim to protect ash trees from emerald ash borer through targeted insecticide treatments along the Appalachian Trail.
Grey Beard has completed the 2,193-mile Appalachian Trail, reclaiming the oldest-hiker record at age 91 after a challenging campaign. He faced multiple falls, a hospital visit, and a pinch nerve, but his perseverance ended at Maine's highest peak with a moment of prayer.