fRI Research implemented a Mountain Pine Beetle Ecology Program in 2007 to carry out research on the beetles biology, its effect on the landscape, and the effectiveness of various management strategies.
Mountain Pine Beetle Ecology Program
The program carries out focused research on infestations of mountain pine beetle in Alberta.
Read more about the program
Impacts of mountain pine beetle on hydrology and vegetative redevelopment in lodgepole pine forests of west-central Alberta: Phase II - Ecological responses in the grey attack stage
This project will examine hydrological and vegetation responses in the grey attack stage.
Beyond Beetle: Natural and facilitated lodgepole pine regeneration after mountain pine beetle outbreaks in Alberta
What will happen to stands after mountain pine beetle infestations?Save the Date: 2018 Forest Forum April 24–25
The annual mountain pine beetle information forum will be held April 24 and 25 at the University of Alberta.MPBEP: Request for Expressions of Interest
Mountain pine beetle is Alberta’s most serious threat facing its pine forests calling attention to the stability of the forest industry, well being of forest based communities, provisioning of ecological services and public safety. Evidence clearly indicates the beetle is expanding its range eastward and northward. As novel habitats are encountered science needs to remain current by adjusting emphasis in anticipation changing dynamics. Scientists are convinced that surprises will be encountered necessitating the science agenda to be forward looking to meet new and unexpected challenges.
Mountain Pine Beetle Open House: October 12, 2016
The open house will run from 2–8 PM on October 12, 2016 at the Hinton Community Center.
Agenda for the 2018 Forest Forum
Agenda, presentation and poster abstracts, and speaker bios for the 2018 Forest Forum, presented by the Mountain Pine Beetle Ecology Program, TRIA-Net, and the CIF.
Presentations from the October 26, 2017 Mountain Pine Beetle Workshop
Video of four of the presentations from the 2017 MPB Breaking News Workshop, "Impacts of Beetles on Hydrology & Forest Management".
Assessing the effectiveness of Alberta’s forest management program against the mountain pine beetle
Final report for the Mountain Pine Beetle Ecology Program
Keith McClain
Program Lead
Axel Anderson
Program Lead
Dick Dempster
Collaborator
Sharon Meredith
Program Lead
Fran Hanington
Core Staff
Featured in this program
Event Program: 2016 MPB and Stand Rehabilitation Research Forum and Field Tour
May. 20, 2016
- agenda & meeting material
