Bark Beetle Infestations are Drought Related

From: Lance (Forest Research)
Date: 25 Jan 2003
Time: 00:21:47
Remote Name: 66.82.50.50

Comments

http://www.cahe.nmsu.edu/news/2000/111300_beetles.html Bark Beetle Infestation another drought problem. Hurting NM bad and the forests too, making even more possible thining of forest trees and deaths adding to future dead dry fuel for fires and lack of water shed causing slides in future storms. Southern Pine beetles in TN also a bad sign, also increased by droughts; http://www.state.tn.us/agriculture/forestry/health/spb.html . These issues are very serious and nearly as serious as the instant oak death pathogens causing havoc in the old growth redwood trees near the CA and OR coastline areas. Think Tanks have been set up in Prescott AZ, the once capital of AZ to see what can be done, it could severly affect the Prescott Forest in which the city is smack dab in the middle of. http://www.prescottaz.com/prescottaz/myheadline.asp?S=356&P=709076&PubID=10184 . What do the weather charts say about this? Well it appears the worst is not over and the situation is now a bigger than ever expected or anticipated problem. http://www.csc.noaa.gov/lcr/kachemak/html/ecosys/terrest/barkbeet.htm . As many of you know we have family working in these forests and have worked on the noxious weed program with the USDA Forest Service research and development office in CA. http://www.afseee.org/fsnews/sbnfbarkbeetle.html . This problem is serious because it is also happening in BC Canada and in Alaska. These resilent species are having a field day and eating trees alive and leaving them vulnerable by eating the bark. Also of interest is the mysterious fungi associated with the bark eaters; http://alembic.nal.usda.gov:8300/jag/v43/v43i10/430847/a430847.htm We know the problems associated with mold, what is the value of this fungi, or what is the detriment of it? We must study this now. In Idaho they are worried about the Douglas Fir there. So are we. http://www3.state.id.us/oasis/1999/SJM101.html . Canadians have put together a project and management guide, which is helpful, but elimination of the problem maybe desired also. http://www.for.gov.bc.ca/tasb/legsregs/fpc/fpcguide/beetle/betletoc.htm . Minnesota is not taking any chances and we must look at the number of tree species this Beetle is willing to feast on. Quite a wide variety of diets. WashGuys recognizes the importance of such issues as the relate to the world we live in and the communities we serve, not to mention our natural resources, timber industries, drought situations, watershed and problems associated with run off, floods, slides and erosion.

Site hosted by CCG

Site design by CCG Studio

DISCLAIMER:
Although we exert control over all articles written by our staff and consultants, we are in no way able to assure the accuracy of any content generated by our readers. Any information or advice provided by our readers should be used cautiously, and should be considered as an opinion of such, and not the views, ideas, opinions, or advice of Washguy.com. Washguy.com., its staff, and consultants shall in no way be held liable or responsible for any false or misleading information or injurious advice obtained from our readers, including any information posted to this Bulletin Board forum. Any information or advice obtained from other readers through Bulletin Board postings shall be used at the reader's own risk. The Bulletin Board forum functions as a discussion group for the exchange of views, information and opinions on issues related to the Car Wash Guys, Franchising and their associated topics. Washguy.com, its staff, and consultants will not be held liable for any incidental or consequential loss or damage sustained as a result of this information or advice. No user shall be entitled to claim detrimental reliance on any views received from the staff, consultants or other readers. By using this Bulletin Board and it's related forums, you agree to indemnify and hold Washguy.com, its staff and consultants harmless from any claims arising as a result of your use of the information or materials you download from or upload to the Bulletin Board.