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Question 1

What is the significance of the Canadian Pine Beetle?

Answer 1

A native insect that attacks pines in western North American forests.

Question 2

What are the governments doing to slow the beetle’s spread?

Answer 2

The affected provinces and territories are leading their own beetle detection and control programs.
Research is being conducted by the Canadian forest service.
The national Forest pest strategy are in collaboration with provincial experts to identify effective mitigation options.

Question 3

Where do scientists expect the beetle to continue expanding its geographical range?

Answer 3

The boreal forests and Canada’s northern and eastern pine forests.

Question 4

Describe the damage done by the Canadian Pine Beetle

Answer 4

The insect has killed about 50% of the total volume of commercial lodge pole pine in British Columbia- leading to economical repercussions.

Question 5

What types of pine does the pine beetle attack?

Answer 5

Pole , lodge and jack pine

Question 6

What can Canada do with the affected wood?

Answer 6

The infested wood can be sold to China.

Question 7

What can be done to reduce the impacts of pine beetles on pine?

Answer 7

Burning infested trees, funding the Canadian services research. Increasing the number of predators which eat pine beetles.