Forests in the western United States are seeing increases in insects and disease. The resulting increase in tree mortality is creating more fuel for potential wildfires. Randy Moore, regional forester of the U.S. Forest Service Pacific Southwest Region, talks about drought and the impacts it has on our landscapes. (video 2 minutes in length)
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Topic(s):
Fire Effects
Ecological - Second Order
Fire & Wildlife
Invertebrates
Mountain pine beetles
Ecological - Second Order
Fire & Wildlife
Invertebrates
Mountain pine beetles
NRFSN number: 18970
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