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Poster Number:
42
Presenter/Primary Author:
Julia Schock The hemlock woolly adelgid [Adelges tsugae] is an invasive species encroaching upon Northwestern Pennsylvania. This pest attacks eastern hemlock trees [Tsuga canadensis], and within five years of infestation, kills them completely. Within decades, this magnificent tree will likely be eliminated from the landscape. Through the art of filmmaking, I have captured the essence of the hemlock trees by highlighting their wintertime interactions with humans and wildlife. Through interviews with a variety of forest experts and enthusiasts, including Dr. David Foster and Dr. David Orwig from the Harvard Forest, I collected pertinent information about the importance of hemlocks as a foundation species that provides precious ecosystem services. Ultimately, my film, simply titled Hemlock, conveys the sadness in losing the keystone species Tsuga canadensis, and teaches students and forest-owners about the widespread effects that the loss of hemlock will have in the coming century.
