What tools does Parks Canada use to manage mountain pine beetle?
Parks Canada works with adjacent land managers to coordinate management actions and promote a desired outcome for all parties. The results of these efforts are monitored and reported on. Specific management actions in national parks include: • Conducting research; • Modeling risk and susceptibility to mountain pine beetle; • Population monitoring; • Prescribed burning; • Removing colonized trees; and • Pheromone baiting. These tools are outlined below.
