Washington Dept. of Natural Resources 2003 FH Highlights

Washington Department of Natural Resources

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USDA Forest Service
Pacific Northwest Region
Forest Health Protection

Washington Forest Health Issues in 2003

Washington Forests General Forest Conditions	Insects Fir Engraver Pine Bark Beetles Citrus Long-horned Beetle Western Spruce Budworm Douglas-fir Beetle Spruce Beetle Douglas-fir Tussock Moth Western Hemlock Looper Gypsy Moth Other Defoliators
Aerial Survey Overview Survey Results
Animal and Abiotic Drought Fire Bear Damage
Diseases Sudden Oak Death Swiss Needle Cast White Pine Blister Rust

Fire

(Click here for larger image)	Despite the record breaking drought of the summer of 2003, Washington had supprisingly few large fires, especially when compared to its neighbors Idaho, Montana and Brittish Columbia.
Aerial view of the Fawn Creek fire complex as seen from the 2003 aerial survey. Flight restrictions and poor visibility make for challenging survey conditions. Additional Information

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