Alabama's pine tree forests are facing a new problem this year. The Alabama Forestry Commission said brown spot needle blight is a fungal disease that causes needle discoloration and needle drop. Sign ...

Now this spring, another problem is affecting loblolly pine trees. The Alabama Forestry Commission (AFC) is cautioning forest landowners about brown spot needle blight, a fungal disease that causes ...

Now this spring, another problem is affecting loblolly pine trees. The Alabama Forestry Commission (AFC) is cautioning forest landowners about brown spot needle blight, a fungal disease that ...

The AFC release also said brown spot needle blight can stunt tree growth and increase the risk of pests like bark beetles. “Just in the last few days, the agency started receiving calls ...