Oak

Wild boars: African swine fever outbreak led to more oak trees in Polish forest

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An outbreak of African swine fever in 2015 reduced the wild boar population by 90 per cent in Białowieża primeval forest, so more acorns grew into trees Life 2 March 2022 By Jason Arunn Murugesu Oak trees in Białowieża forest, Poland Aleksander Bolbot / Alamy An outbreak of African swine fever led to the growth … Read more

Scientists Spent 4 Years Identifying a New Wasp That Only Leaves Its Home For 2 Days

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Parasitic gall wasps don’t get out much. For the vast majority of their year-long lives, from eggs to larvae, pupae to adults, these tiny insects are entombed in cocoon-like crypts on the leaves, flowers, and stems of oak trees.   When spring rolls around, there’s no time to waste, not even for food. The wasps … Read more

Oak processionary moth: Tougher action needed to stop tree-killing insect in UK

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Seven years of concerted action to slow the spread of oak processionary moth have failed to stop its consistent outward expansion from London Environment 16 December 2021 By Adam Vaughan Caterpillars of the oak processionary moth (Thaumetopoea processionea) on a tree trunk in Germany blickwinkel/Hecker/Alamy Tougher action will be needed to stop a caterpillar threatening … Read more