Pine Beetles
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Save your pines: Jeffco launches pine beetle assistance program
Mountain pine beetles may be small, but the potential danger to Colorado forests is massive. Jefferson County announced a new pilot program on March 16 to help combat green pine trees infested with pine beetles before the beetles can spread or the removal of infested trees altogether, according to a news release from Commissioner Lesley Dahlkemper.…
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Gov. Jared Polis forms task force to combat pine beetle outbreak threatening Colorado forests
Gov. Jared Polis has issued an executive order establishing a task force to help protect Colorado forests and communities from the impact of pine beetle outbreaks, he announced on Monday. According to the governor’s office, the task force will also develop strategies to protect the state’s water resources, support the outdoor recreation industry, and enhance…