Research & Development Presents: Invasive Species in Eastern Forests
Webinar Dates and Times: Select Tuesdays and Thursdays in May 2026 at 2 p.m. ET (1 p.m. CT)
Schedule:
Hemlock mortality caused by hemlock woolly adelgid (Adelges tsugae).
Tuesday, May 5, 2:00-3:00 p.m. ET: Invasive Species in Eastern Forests: Extent, Impact, and Response
Thursday, May 7, 2:00-3:00 p.m. ET: Managing Invasive Plants: Understanding Rapid Adaptation and Strategies for Control
Tuesday, May 12, 2:00-3:00 p.m. ET: Hemlock Woolly Adelgid: Protecting Hemlocks with Silviculture and Biocontrol
Thursday, May 14, 2:00-3:00 p.m. ET: Management Solutions for Emerald Ash Borer
Tuesday, May 19, 2:00-3:00 p.m. ET: Tracking Spongy Moth Defoliations and the Economics of Slowing the Spread
Thursday, May 21, 2:00-3:00 p.m. ET: Emerging Threats: Asian Needle Ant and Beech Leaf Disease
Non-native species are common throughout the eastern United States. Some non-native invasive insects, plants, and pathogens affect the ecological and economic values that forests provide. The proportion of forest area affected by these pests has increased over the past decade. Mitigating invasive species can be challenging and costly.
In this six-part webinar series, scientists will share management strategies that are grounded in research and discuss the impact of invasive species in the eastern U.S. The series is presented by Forest Service Research and Development.
Each one-hour webinar will consist of several 10 to 20-minute presentations followed by a moderated Q&A session with the audience.
Webinars are eligible for 1 continuing education credit each through the Society of American Foresters and The Wildlife Society. Webinars are also eligible for continuing education credit through the International Society of Arboriculture. Please note that continuing education credits are only awarded to participants who attend the live webinar.