The Birch Polypore is species specific and most Silver Birch are infected by the pathogenic fungus from the beginning. The Silver Birch is short lived

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The Birch Polypore is species specific and most Silver Birch are infected by the pathogenic fungus from the beginning. The Silver Birch has a short lifespan because of the infestation

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