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- Author(s): Nikiforuk, Andrew (AUTHOR)
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New Scientist. 11/5/2011, Vol. 212 Issue 2837, p38-41. 4p.
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- Abstract:
The article discusses the ecological and environmental impact of bark beetles in the forests of North America. According to the author, bark beetle infestation in North America is one of the worst in recorded history and have altered entire watersheds, ecosystems and logging communities. Topics include bark beetle ecology, such as how they destroy trees, the relationship between temperature, bark beetle populations, and tree stress, and what can be done to stop bark beetle outbreaks.
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