Pine Beetles Threaten Colorado Forests
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Pine beetles are surging along Colorados Front Range, threatening a vast expanse of forest, including ponderosa pines near homes and highways. Warmer temperatures and a dry winter, likely due to climate change, have intensified the infestation. Tree crews are injecting pesticides and monitoring pitch tubes for early signs. Jefferson Countys new grant program is providing financial assistance to homeowners for beetle-fighting efforts, with forty-seven applications already approved for over $180,000. Homeowners are also taking DIY measures, but experts warn of increased fire risks in these already stressed forests. The battle to save these woods is far from over.
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