Tamara Jones+FollowColorado’s pine beetle battle heats upColorado’s forests are facing a serious threat as pine beetles spread from the Western Slope toward the Front Range, putting more trees—and our wildfire risk—on the line. The state just launched a dedicated task force to tackle the problem, and CU Boulder’s Dr. Sammy Ramsey says the beetles’ relationship with our pines goes back thousands of years, but climate shifts are tipping the scales in the beetles’ favor. If you’ve noticed more dead trees or worried about fire season, you’re not alone. What steps do you think our communities should take to protect our forests? #Science #ColoradoForests #PineBeetle00Share
Jessica Hodge+FollowFront Range forests face massive pine beetle threatColorado’s Front Range forests could look dramatically different in just a few years, with nearly all ponderosa pines at risk of dying from a fast-spreading pine beetle outbreak. If you’ve noticed more rust-colored trees along I-70 or U.S. 285, that’s just the beginning. State leaders are scrambling to respond, but experts say there’s little that can stop the beetles now—only ways to reduce the damage. This isn’t just about losing trees; it’s about wildfire risk, water quality, and even our favorite hiking spots. How do you think our communities should tackle this challenge? #Science #Colorado #PineBeetle00Share
