In an attempt to combat the negative effects of bark beetles on lodgepole pin, the State of Colorado has adopted a multi-year strategy to address the impacts of the beetle on forest and range land in Colorado. The plan will focus its efforts on wildlife hazard reduction, forest vegetation management and prevention and mitigation actions for recreation and public infrastructure. Included in the plan are activities such as hazard tree reduction, forest health and spraying, hazardous fuel reduction and timber salvage sales. Projects for the upcoming years will be defined as the project develops to ensure that necessary changes are made and that the plan continues to run smoothly. The main areas of focus will include national forest land in Summit, Eagle, Grand, Jackson and Routt counties in the state. This will enable the plan to focus on the most severe areas of attack first. Insect epidemics in other counties will be addressed as the plan progresses.
21st Nov, 2008
