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Mountain pine beetle population forecast survey results

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Mortality assessments of mountain pine beetles are conducted annually between mid-May and mid-June to predict how successfully beetle populations may spread the upcoming year. The results of these... More ≫

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Mortality assessments of mountain pine beetles are conducted annually between mid-May and mid-June to predict how successfully beetle populations may spread the upcoming year. The results of these surveys, combined with aerial surveys and ground assessments conducted in August/September, help the province prioritize areas for single tree treatment and timber harvest control tactics implemented in the fall and winter.

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Mountain pine beetle : management strategy

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This document describes the mountain pine beetle issue in Alberta, defines the strategy that has been developed to manage the issue, and offers various tactics and methods to monitor, assess, and... More ≫

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This document describes the mountain pine beetle issue in Alberta, defines the strategy that has been developed to manage the issue, and offers various tactics and methods to monitor, assess, and predict mountain pine beetle population levels and trends as a basis for control strategies.

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Mountain pine beetle : infestation management responsibilities

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An unforeseeable mountain pine beetle flight from British Columbia in the summer of 2006 significantly increased the number of infested pine stands in Alberta, including stands far deeper into the... More ≫

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An unforeseeable mountain pine beetle flight from British Columbia in the summer of 2006 significantly increased the number of infested pine stands in Alberta, including stands far deeper into the province than previously. This has required a major expansion in the scope of beetle mitigation efforts. This paper updates the roles and responsibilities of involved parties to reflect this changed situation.

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