Spruce needles and young cones

Monitoring Forest Disturbances Aids Management Decisions

The combined effects of drought, beetle kill, and wildfire are transforming forests in southwestern Colorado. Using satellite data products to monitor the region helps forest caretakers identify vulnerable locations.
Story Credit
Adapted from ForWarn, "Drought, beetles and fire in Colorado."
Banner Image Credit
MONGO, own work. Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
Last modified
23 April 2024 - 9:53am