Death by beetle

Published: 3 October 2008 y., Friday

Canadian forests are being ravaged by the voracious mountain pine beetle.


For years the tiny beetle and Canada's giant forestry industry have co-existed in a balanced eco-system but exceptionally warm winters in recent years have led to a massive non-stop infestation that is killing off mature and young trees.

 

 

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Šaltinis: Reuters
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