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Missouri’s forests are facing a troubling mix of tree deaths—ash, elm, cedar, maple, and oak—all under siege from pests, disease, climate chaos, and human impact. Emerald ash borer is decimating ash trees, Dutch elm disease is taking down elms, and silver maples and river birches are suffering in urban heat zones. Older oaks are fading from drought stress, while evergreens battle rust and cankers. Wild weather swings and high humidity fuel root stress and pest outbreaks, and construction or herbicides add human pressure. But Missouri still boasts healthier forests than many states, thanks to ongoing conservation research—and towns like O’Fallon are tackling localized crises. The state’s forest health remains resilient overall.

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