Pine beetle outbreak
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Transporting firewood dangerous to Colorado's trees
With Memorial Day weekend quickly approaching, campfires are on the minds of many Coloradans, and some may plan to bring…
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Pine beetle mitigation will impact some Canyon Lakes Ranger District campgrounds
Work related to the mountain pine beetle epidemic, including hazard-tree cutting and insecticide spraying, will temporarily close several recreation areas…
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USDA grant aims to convert beetle-killed trees into biofuel
The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced Nov. 6 that it has awarded nearly $10 million to an academic, industry, and…
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Transporting firewood may spread tree-killing bark beetles according to Colorado State Forest Service
Stocking up on firewood is on the minds of many Coloradans, with some seeking full cords for winter fuel while…
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CU study: 2001-02 drought kicked pine beetle outbreak into high gear
A new University of Colorado Boulder study shows for the first time that episodes of reduced precipitation in the southern…
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Grand County sawmills find success in beetle-kill wood markets
The smell of fresh-cut pine, the steady sound of heavy machinery and the site of semi-trailers dropping off regular truckloads…
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US Forest Service report shows mountain pine beetle running out of favorite food source
The number of dead trees on 750 million acres of public and private forests across America is on the decline…
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Minimizing soil erosion speeds recovery after wildfire
The task is daunting – everywhere is chaos, disruption, charred trees, and scorched earth. Where do you begin? The most…
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Colorado State Forest Service: Trees in burn areas more susceptible to bark beetles
Although recent wildfires in Larimer County have destroyed numerous host trees harboring mountain pine beetle populations, many unburned, dead or…
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