Front Range Forests at a Crossroads: Combating Mountain Pine Beetle, Wildfire Risk, and Water Vulnerability
Colorado’s forests have long been icons of natural beauty and ecological diversity. But today, the Mountain Pine Beetle (Dendroctonus ponderosae) a native bark beetle — is once again emerging as a vital forest health challenge, particularly along the Front Range corridor. This issue goes beyond trees. It intersects with wildfire risk, watershed protection, and community [...]