It's the most common tree in Douglas County, but it's also under threat from the mountain pine beetle. As Colorado Gov. Jared Polis sounds the alarm about pine beetle outbreaks, there are steps ...

Despite the damage incurred by recent hurricanes, notably Hurricane Michael in 2018, the pine tree industry in Florida still is a major contributor to the state’s economy. This industry includes the ...

A western pine beetle rests on a sap mound on a pine tree. - Charles Wollertz/Getty Images A thriving pine tree is a thing of beauty, but what if your pine tree doesn't seem so healthy? If you notice ...

A dead pine in the Black Hills of South Dakota, June 2013. The pine has the characteristic popcorn-like pitch tubes indicating beetle infestation. CATHY WURZER: It's Minnesota Now here on MPR News.

Pine beetles are making a comeback and killing ponderosa pines across large swaths of Colorado forests, especially along the state's Front Range, as seen here near Interstate 70 and Soda Creek Rd in ...

Trees, especially pine trees, are in for challenging times. Although pine trees are relatively drought tolerant, ongoing drought, as we’ve experienced in Marin County for several years, has caused ...

Take a walk in the woods in Summit County and study the bark in the pines. Chances are high that you’ll spot some divots and channels carved out by none other than the infamous pine beetle. We know ...

COMPANY WHO’S SEEN A BOOM IN BUSINESS AS. SLICING. AND DICING. THESE PINE TREES HAVE TO COME DOWN. >> I DON’T THINK WE’VE EXPERIENCED ANYTHING LIKE THIS IN 40 YEARS. >> YOU SEE THESE HOLES, YOU SEE ...

Vast swaths of the ponderosa pine forests that blanket Colorado’s Front Range mountains could turn rust-colored and die over the next five years as pine beetles begin to spread aggressively, new ...