Mountain Pine Beetle
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Call 310-BUGS (2847)
. . . to report trees infested with mountain pine beetles (MPB)
or for additional information
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Mountain pine beetles continue to threaten Alberta's forests. Alberta will continue
to work hard in key strategic areas to manage infestations, and to try to limit
the number and intensity of outbreaks along the eastern slopes and further east
into the Boreal forest.
Forests killed by beetles can result in detrimental changes to watershed hydrology
and loss of fish and wildlife habitat, recreational opportunities and forest industry
employment.
Preventing the spread of infestations protects the health of forests and the values
they provide to Albertans. Alberta’s mountain pine beetle infestation is still in
its early stages, where a variety of management treatments are effective.
Information on everything from beetle biology to what is being done to manage the
infestation in the province can be found at:
Posted: June 8, 2009
Updated: November 6, 2009