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Storing beetle-killed logs under snow to reduce losses after mountain pine beetle attack

Lodgepole pine (Pinus contorta Dougl. ex Loud) is a major component of mature forests in the interior of British Columbia. Since 1995, these forests have experienced high mortality due to an outbreak of mountain pine beetle. Rapid depletion of the mature pine inventory has made it imperative to investigate all potential options to extend the economic shelf-life of beetle-killed trees and to mitigate anticipated mid-term shortfalls in timber supply. This report examines the effectiveness of one such technique, the snow caching of logs.--Includes text from document.

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