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Forest experts describe bark-beetle risks, stand management and firewood handling recommendations
Summary
Forest Service and district foresters described bark-beetle risks in Bonner County, recommended stand diversity and density reduction, and advised prompt processing and placement of infested wood to limit beetle spread
At a Bonner County commissioners meeting, district fuels and forestry staff described insect risks—especially bark beetles—and offered management guidance for landowners and contractors.
"I'm AJ Helgenberg, forester and a silviculturist working in North Idaho for more than 20 years now," said AJ Helgenberg, who spoke about insect trends and what landowners can do. He and other Forest Service staff emphasized that beetle impacts vary by tree species…
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