by Mike Rosso Colorado’s diverse forests are renowned for their beauty, their sheer vastness and endless recreational opportunities. But Colorado’s forests are currently experiencing a nearly epidemic level of insect damage. From the Tiger moth to the Douglas fir beetle, few species of trees are immune to the ravaging of these insects, which will change the face of Colorado’s forests for years to come. The current conditions of forests in Colorado are conducive to insect activity, according to Tom Eager, entomologist with the U.S. Forest Service in Gunnison. He explains several causes for the current high levels. First is the ...
