"Ohio’s Eastern Hemlock Forests and the Threat of Hemlock Woolly Adelgid" Mr. David Apsley, Natural Resources Specialist, The Ohio State University Extension, Jackson, OH This presentation will provide an overview of the ecological and economic importance of Ohio’s Hemlock forest. It will also provide updates on the current status of Hemlock Woolly Adelgid (HWA), an invasive pest that threatens the existence of hemlock in Ohio and the eastern United States, and the collaborative efforts being employed to manage its impact.