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Tussock Moth Threatens Fir Trees in B.C. Canada

sharon sanders

sharon sanders

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Moth outbreak threatens forests, scientist warns

The Canadian Press
July 11, 2008

<!-- Summary --> The mountain pine beetle isn't the only problem B.C. forest officials are concerned about in the Southern Interior.
Entomologist Lorraine MacLauchlan, who just came back from the field, says the area is in the midst of a severe outbreak of the tussock moth.
<!-- /Summary --> Dr. MacLauchlan says the bug can strip and kill a fir tree in just one season.
About a thousand hectares are being attacked by the moths in one area.


http://www.theglobeandmail.com/servlet/story/LAC.20080711.BCBRIEFS11-2/TPStory/National
 
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