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Mountain pine beetle management zones [map]

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Updated annually, this map delineates the mountain pine beetle management zones in the province, and identifies zones considered leading edge zones and inactive holding zones.

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Importation of logs and forest products with bark attached

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The purpose of this directive is to protect Alberta's forests and economy from destructive forest pests that can be unknowingly introduced with shipments of imported coniferous and deciduous logs... More ≫

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The purpose of this directive is to protect Alberta's forests and economy from destructive forest pests that can be unknowingly introduced with shipments of imported coniferous and deciduous logs and forest products with bark attached.

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Mountain pine beetle heli-gps survey

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Maps showing areas of the province in which forest damage has occurred due to the mountain pine beetle. On the maps, "red trees" are dead, red-needled trees that have been attacked by the mountain... More ≫

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Maps showing areas of the province in which forest damage has occurred due to the mountain pine beetle. On the maps, "red trees" are dead, red-needled trees that have been attacked by the mountain pine beetle. Forest damage maps are generally released annually and are based on the most current information available from various surveys and reports.

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Pine stands affected by the mountain pine beetle in Alberta

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Map showing pine stands affected by the mountain pine beetles. The map displays all pine stands in Alberta, pine stands affected by mountain pine beetle to 2018, and new stands affected by MPB in 2019. More ≫

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Map showing pine stands affected by the mountain pine beetles. The map displays all pine stands in Alberta, pine stands affected by mountain pine beetle to 2018, and new stands affected by MPB in 2019.

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Mountain pine beetle : red tree density [map]

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

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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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Grande Prairie Forest Area mountain pine beetle aerial survey

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Maps showing areas of the Grande Prairie 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 Grande Prairie 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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