From 2016 through 2018, it’s estimated gypsy moths defoliated more than 2 million acres in southern New England, which means a lot of cleanup for foresters.
I saw a RI drone view from last year and it was wow. Thousands of acres of dead oaks. Now I see evidence of ash borers and rotted trees attacked by fungus and ants. A hurricane will be devastating in SNE
Unfortunately due to my disability that will need to be done by professionals. Back in the day I would be chain sawing like a mofo. I lumbered for my brother in law for 3 seasons as a teen, still have those muscles lol
Epic tree loss and what I am seeing I think Ash Borer and ants have attacked the rest. I fear the wind every time its mentioned. I talked to the fire department yesterday after Eversource finally put out the pole on fire after 2 days, they said across the valley from me there is another path of damage. Straight line winds.