Massachusetts DCR Forest Health Program

The staff at MA DCR Forest Health Program are putting together a new story map collection that will give more details about each forest threat, stay tuned!

The Forest Health Program is responsible for monitoring and assessing the factors that influence the health of Massachusetts’ state forests. We utilize multiple survey and trapping protocols to research insects and diseases impacting forest conditions. We work in cooperation with state, federal, and municipal agencies to detect, manage, and treat biotic and abiotic factors that negatively impact the state forests of Massachusetts. Additionally, the Forest Health Program provides tree health care services for the DCR’s state forests, parks, and reservations.