Sisters board hears concerns about bark‑beetle damage and slash disposal
Board members reported increased bark‑beetle tree mortality and raised concerns about summer pruning, leftover slash and limited disposal options; OSU Extension offered to publish guidance and help promote best practices.
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A board member told the Sisters Urban Forestry Board they had noticed "the amount of, bark beetle killed in town," and urged more community education and clearer best practices for contractors and residents about pruning timing and slash removal.
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