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Endangered pine directive : mountain pine beetle infested stands

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The purpose of this directive is to outline the process and procedures for determining the designation of endangered timber on pine volumes within stands infested with mountain pine beetle within... More ≫

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The purpose of this directive is to outline the process and procedures for determining the designation of endangered timber on pine volumes within stands infested with mountain pine beetle within the Inactive Holding Zone.

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Mountain pine beetle : green-to-red ratio [map]

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Map showing the ratio of currently-attacked trees (live, green-needled trees or green trees) to previously-attacked (dead, red-needled trees or red trees) at each survey site.

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Mountain pine beetle : red tree attack

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Map showing the attack density per square kilometer of trees affected by mountain pine beetles.

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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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Rocky Mountain House Forest Area mountain pine beetle aerial survey

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Maps showing areas of the Rocky Mountain House Forest Area in which forest damage has occurred due to the mountain pine beetle. Forest damage maps are based on the most current information... More ≫

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Maps showing areas of the Rocky Mountain House Forest Area in which forest damage has occurred due to the mountain pine beetle. Forest damage maps are based on the most current information available at the time of release from various surveys and reports.

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Lac La Biche Forest Area mountain pine beetle aerial survey

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Maps showing areas of the Lac La Biche Forest Area in which forest damage has occurred due to the mountain pine beetle. Forest damage maps are based on the most current information available at... More ≫

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Maps showing areas of the Lac La Biche Forest Area in which forest damage has occurred due to the mountain pine beetle. Forest damage maps are based on the most current information available at the time of release from various surveys and reports.

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Sustainable forest management facts & statistics : mountain pine beetle aerial surveys

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Provides annual updates on the spread of the mountain pine beetle in Alberta. In North America, The mountain pine beetle is the most destructive native insect of mature pine, and continues to... More ≫

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Provides annual updates on the spread of the mountain pine beetle in Alberta. In North America, The mountain pine beetle is the most destructive native insect of mature pine, and continues to threaten Alberta's forests.

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Rocky Mountain House Forest Area aspen aerial survey 2015

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Maps showing areas of the Upper Athabasca management area in which forest damage has occurred due to various aspen defoliators. Forest damage maps are based on the most current information... More ≫

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Maps showing areas of the Upper Athabasca management area in which forest damage has occurred due to various aspen defoliators. Forest damage maps are based on the most current information available at the time of release from various surveys and reports.

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