Published On: July 19th, 2024Categories: Alaska News

Tongass National Forest exits years-long insect outbreak with a ‘bad...

a worm hanging from a thread
A western black-headed budworm hangs from a silk thread. (Elizabeth Graham)

Insect infestations began tearing through Southeast Alaska years ago, leaving behind scores of balding trees and annoyed hikers.

Those outbreaks are part of a natural cycle, and the latest appear to be slowing down. But a Forest Service entomologist says the Tongass National Forest…

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