Balsam Fir in Crisis | Edmonton News

Edmonton News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 13, 2026 · 1m

New Brunswick’s beloved balsam fir is dying in droves, turning red and succumbing to drought — a stark warning sign of climate change. After record-breaking heat and dry spells, these trees are shutting down photosynthesis early, leaving them vulnerable to pests and disease. Woodlot owners are scrambling to harvest before total loss, while scientists fear the species may vanish from southern New Brunswick — a grim forecast as climate change accelerates. This visible crisis is being called a canary in the coal mine: a clear, urgent call to slash fossil fuels and rethink forest management…