Here's what scientists know about a new, invasive insect species killing Utah's fir trees

News News

Here's what scientists know about a new, invasive insect species killing Utah's fir trees
TrafficWeatherSports
  • 📰 KSLcom
  • ⏱ Reading Time:
  • 17 sec. here
  • 14 min. at publisher
  • 📊 Quality Score:
  • News: 52%
  • Publisher: 51%

A small, invasive insect that can only travel via wind or by latching onto birds and other animals is setting up shop within Utah's long-stressed conifer forests and wrecking havoc on some portions of the state's subalpine fir population.

<p>SALT LAKE CITY — A small, invasive insect is setting up shop within  Utah 's long-stressed conifer forests and wreaking havoc on some portions of the state's subalpine fir population.

</p><p>New research from the University of Utah and the U.S. Forest Service has <a href="https://experience.arcgis.

We have summarized this news so that you can read it quickly. If you are interested in the news, you can read the full text here. Read more:

KSLcom /  🏆 549. in US

Traffic Weather Sports Classifieds Cars Jobs Homes Television Radio Salt Lake Utah Local

United States Latest News, United States Headlines

Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.

What does GCU, Seattle leaving WAC mean for Utah Valley, Southern Utah, Utah Tech?What does GCU, Seattle leaving WAC mean for Utah Valley, Southern Utah, Utah Tech?The Lopes and Redhawks will join the West Coast Conference beginning July 1, 2025. Where does that leave the WAC, specifically Utah schools of Southern Utah, Utah Tech and Utah Valley?
Read more »

Utah sheriffs tour U.S.-Mexico border: 'What does happen there does impact Utah'Utah sheriffs tour U.S.-Mexico border: 'What does happen there does impact Utah'Sheriffs from Weber, Utah and Kane counties recently visited the U.S.-Mexico border amid worries about the local impact of the surge in undocumented immigrants entering the country.
Read more »

University of Utah Health launches regional first with Utah Pregnancy After Loss programUniversity of Utah Health launches regional first with Utah Pregnancy After Loss programThe Utah Pregnancy After Loss program will provide care for families after stillbirth, newborn death, termination, recurrent pregnancy loss, placental disorders and preterm birth.
Read more »

Utah Tech University unveils Utah's most affordable online Master of Healthcare Administration programUtah Tech University unveils Utah's most affordable online Master of Healthcare Administration programUtah Tech University is offering a fully online Master of Healthcare Administration program for the first time this fall at the most affordable tuition rate in Utah.
Read more »

Utah radon expert cautions: 'It is imperative to test for radon in Utah'Utah radon expert cautions: 'It is imperative to test for radon in Utah'One in three Utah homes have a high level of radioactive gas that causes lung cancer—and most Utahns don't know it.
Read more »

Utah couple accidentally shipped their cat with an Amazon return from Utah to CaliforniaUtah couple accidentally shipped their cat with an Amazon return from Utah to CaliforniaA house cat from Utah likes hiding and playing with cardboard, which made for a stressful trip in an Amazon package that led to a rescue and a tearful reunion.
Read more »



Render Time: 2025-02-27 11:37:53