Livingston speaks with WVII about dry season, fall foliage
Bill Livingston, an associate professor of forest resources at the University of Maine, spoke with WVII (Channel 7) about how this year’s dry conditions and current warm temperatures could affect fall foliage. “We need to have warm, sunny days — about 60 degrees — and cool nights — around 40 degrees; no frost, no heavy wind, no heavy rain,” Livingston said. “If we get those ideal conditions, we should have a beautiful fall.” Trees located in parking lots, sidewalks and wet areas are most at risk, according to the report, but Livingston still believes the state can still expect a colorful fall. “The drought has stressed the trees a little bit, but most of the trees and the leaves are doing just fine,” he said. Livingston also spoke with WLBZ (Channel 2) about the changing leaves.