SPRUCE BEETLE OUTBREAK IN B.C.

摘要

A recent outbreak of the spruce beetle population in northern B.C. is presenting new challenges - and headaches - for stakeholders in the region.The outbreak, which covers more than 156,000 hectares in the Omineca Region north of Prince George, marks the largest infestation in the province in more than 25 years. Capitalizing on warmer weather conditions and significant blow-downs caused by windstorms, the population has grown exponentially since 2013, when it covered only 7,653 hectares.