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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

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

Mountain pine beetle moving east in Alberta, jumping species from lodgepole to jack pine

Confirming widely held fears about the migration of the mountain pine beetle, Alberta scientists found that the mighty insect is moving east in Canadian forests.

Filed Under: Rocky Mountain Climate, Rocky Mountain Ecology, Rocky Mountain Forests

Mountain pine beetle: Grim Reaper, widowmaker or natural ‘change agent’ for Colorado’s forests?

The tiny mountain pine beetle has feasted on Colorado’s lodgepole pine forests, turning countless acres of trees into dead wood. An autumn presentation on the tiny but powerful bug shed some light on how Colorado’s majestic forests will be impacted by the beetle infestation.

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

Wildfires in the West: From fanatical fire suppression to ‘stay & defend’

The history of wildfire and fire suppression in the U.S. is replete with stories of hubris, disaster and miscalculation. Stephen Pyne of Arizona State University shared some thoughts during a lecture in Boulder.

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

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