A microscopic fungus is erasing one of nature's most majestic giants
In short: Watch how a tiny fungal infection, spread by a small beetle, nearly wiped out the elm tree across two continents. This documentary follows the scientists racing to prevent the total disappearance of a forest icon.
Dutch Elm Disease is the primary culprit behind the devastation of elm populations in Europe and North America. The disease is a fungal infection that relies on the elm bark beetle as a vector for transmission.
The film highlights the urgent scientific efforts of forest pathologists and environmental experts who are working to save these towering trees from an invisible enemy. It explores the high-stakes race against time to preserve a vital part of the natural landscape.
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