Eastern white pines have experienced unprecedented damage in recent years due to pests, pathogens and more. Stressors vary from region to region, and many stressors have received little or no attention. Symptoms can be difficult to recognize and quantify because they often emerge slowly and can have multiple causes. To tackle the complexity and extent of eastern white pine health issues, collaboration is needed. A team of scientists from Land-grant Universities and the U.S. Forest Service is making a targeted effort to recognize and quantify eastern white pine health issues and test and recommend treatments and preventative practices now and for the future. This work helps sustain eastern white pine forests–and the services and products they provide. White pines provide critical food and shelter for wildlife, provide valuable lumber and are commonly used for reforestation, landscaping and Christmas trees. The potential economic value of standing white pine is $18.6 billion.