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?Launching Landweb
A suite of models and a breakthrough platform that integrates many scientific fields will solve some of the hard, multi-way interactions of landscape ecology.
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.
Beyond Beetle | QuickNote #1
2-page briefing note from the Mountain Pine Beetle Ecology Program.
Stand dynamics and the mountain pine beetle — 30 years of forest change in Waterton Lakes National Park, Alberta, Canada
Peer reviewed paper from the Mountain Pine Beetle Ecology Program.
QuickNote: Alternative Approaches for Integrated Area-wide Management of the Mountain Pine Beetle Epidemic in Alberta
3-page briefing note from the Mountain Pine Beetle Ecology Program about a new project.
Keith McClain
Program Lead
Axel Anderson
Program Lead
Dick Dempster
Collaborator
Sharon Meredith
Program Lead
Fran Hanington
Core Staff