The little-known, parasitic mistletoe stunting B.C. trees

Managed properly, dwarf mistletoe is a normal, even healthy part of B.C.'s forest ecosystem, but improper management and natural disasters can clear the way for infestations that stunt fledgling trees and wreck up to 40 per cent of the volume — and profitability — of a forest.

from CBC | Canada News https://ift.tt/2Su6WbN