Rally July 20, 2024 in Ambler, PA

Dr Ala Sanford: Center for Health Equity

Great photos are at Phillyburbs.com:  https://www.phillyburbs.com/picture-gallery/news/2024/07/29/josh-shapiro-michigan-gretchen-whitmer-campaign-kamala-harris-montco/74589392007/

Dr Sanford introduces Governor Gretchen Whitmer of Michigan

Gretchen Whitmer introduces Governor Josh Shapiro of Pennsylvania

"The choice is clear. We are moving forward, [and] we are going to build a brighter future and a new chapter,” Whitmer said. “Let’s wake up in November and say the words, ‘Madam President.'”

The Sky One Night

 

Root Collar Excavation

 An 'Air Spade' is used to blow off soil and expose the root flare of this Beech tree.  Mulch and soil near the trunk contribute to the growth of fungus and disease.  Also, the exposed roots will be treated with an injection to help protect the tree against Beech Leaf Disease.

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After

Before

After

The post from July (Worlds End State Park: Trees in Trouble) shows Beeches afflicted with Beech Leaf Disease in northern Pennsylvania.  Note distinctive markings on the leaves.

https://dec.ny.gov/nature/forests-trees/forest-health/forest-health-beech-leaf-disease#:~:text=Beech%20leaf%20disease%20(BLD)%20affects,it%20spreads%2C%20is%20still%20unknown.

https://ag.umass.edu/landscape/fact-sheets/beech-leaf-disease

https://holdenfg.org/beech-leaf-disease/

https://extension.psu.edu/beech-leaf-disease