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Large-scale forest biomass production unsustainable, bioenergy researchers determine

A move toward industrial-scale bioenergy using forest biomass could negatively impact ecosystem diversity.

Filed Under: Colorado Recreation & Environment, Rocky Mountain Ecology, Rocky Mountain Forests

Expanded range, increased breeding may explain scope of massive Mountain West pine beetle infestation, CU study finds

Research suggest that mountain pine beetles are maturing faster than previously thought with two generations of young bugs attacking vulnerable pine forests throughout Colorado and the Rocky Mountain West.

Filed Under: Colorado Recreation & Environment, Rocky Mountain Climate, Rocky Mountain Ecology, Rocky Mountain Forests

Ecologists: Forest fire frequency in Yellowstone ecosystem may increase because of warming climate

A new study finds that climate change may spark more forest fires in the Yellowstone ecosystem, resulting in a shift from mature, old-growth forests to younger forests and woodlands.

Filed Under: Rocky Mountain Ecology, Rocky Mountain Forest Fires, Rocky Mountain Forests, Yellowstone Ecology

NPCA: Reintroducing native species to parks, including wolves to Rocky Mountain National Park, will improve ecosystems

Reintroducing native wildlife and restoring ecosystems would improve the condition of national parks, according to the National Parks Conservation Association.

Filed Under: Rocky Mountain Ecology

CSU: Mountain pine beetle gaining traction in northern Colorado Front Range lodgepole, ponderosa pine forests

The dreaded mountain pine beetle is wreaking havoc on northern Front Range forests, according to aerial detection surveys.

Filed Under: Colorado Recreation & Environment, Rocky Mountain Climate, Rocky Mountain Ecology, Rocky Mountain Forests

Study: Colorado mountain pine beetle activity likely affects snow accumulation, snowmelt resulting in increased water yields

Measurements at Niwot Ridge research station west of Boulder indicate changes to Colorado mountain zones are underway.

Filed Under: Colorado Recreation & Environment, Rocky Mountain Climate, Rocky Mountain Ecology, Rocky Mountain Forests

Colorado Roadless Rule protects 500,000 acres of forest, but extraction ‘loopholes’ spark opposition

The proposed Colorado Roadless Rule from the USDA, which drew criticism for resource extraction loopholes, is open for public comment on the federal Regulations.gov website.

Filed Under: Colorado Recreation & Environment, Rocky Mountain Ecology, Rocky Mountain Forests

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