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Limber pine health survey in the Rocky Mountains and North Dakota
| Authors: | James T. Blodgett, Kelly S. Burns, Brian Howell, Marcus Jackson, William R. Jacobi, Anna W. Schoettle |
| Year: | 2010 |
| Type: | Paper |
| Station: | Rocky Mountain Research Station |
| Source: | In: Adams, Judy; Jamieson, Carrie; Palacios, Patsy, comps. Proceedings of the 57th Annual Western International Forest Disease Work Conference; 2009 July 20-24; Durango, CO. Fort Collins, CO: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Forest Health Technology Enterprise Team. p. 17. Online: http://www.fs.fed.us/foresthealth/technology/wif/proceedings/WIFDWC2009.pdf |
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Abstract
Limber pines are widely distributed across the Rocky Mountains and are especially important because of their unique cultural and ecological characteristics. Recent surveys have suggested that significant ecological impacts are occurring as a result of white pine blister rust (WPBR) and other damaging agents. Additionally, several new WPBR infestations have been discovered in Colorado and the disease front in northern Colorado is within 6 miles of Rocky Mountain National Park. Past studies have provided critical information on the distribution and intensity of the disease, but we have little information on the longterm changes that will result from this invasive disease.