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Highly invasive disease threatening trees all across New Jersey and Pennsylvania

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DISTRICT TWP., Pa. - First, it was spotted laternflies. Now, it's a highly invasive disease that could be affecting trees at neighborhood parks, college campuses, and nature parks all across New Jersey and Pennsylvania.

Horticulturists say beech leaf disease is rapidly spreading across the area, causing beech leaves to darken and crinkle, which ultimately prevents photosynthesis and kills beech trees.

SKY FOX drone flew high above the District Township Conservation and Recreation Area in Berks County where forestry experts say many beautiful beech trees are being killed.

Emilie Swackhammer, horticulture educator at Penn State, says experts are struggling to keep up with the spread of the disease. "Research is trying to get out ahead of it, but it can be present for a couple of years before anyone notices it and I think the disease has the advantage right now," Swakchammer said.

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