Keeping Up With The Pine Beetle Infestation Is A Huge ChallengeFor Your Electric Co-op
Today there are many places in Northern Colorado, including the PVREA service area, that have suffered widespread damage to once vibrant pine forests. And this has created a significant challenge for your electric co-op as dead trees begin to threaten power lines.
If you live in an area affected by pine beetles there are two very good publications you can download here prepared by the Forest Service that may be of interest.
The Forest Service’s Bark Beetle Incident Implementation Plan (PDF)
A Northern Front Range Landowner Guide to Living with Bark Beetles (PDF)
Another website with very good information is the Colorado State Forest Service Tree Farm site at
www.treefarmer.com/BeetleCentral.html. |
