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
Assessing Community Resilience to Mountain Pine Beetle Outbreaks in Alberta
A collaboration between the Mountain Pine Beetle Ecology Program and the University of British Columbia.
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?
Potential Impacts of Mountain Pine Beetle and Management Actions on Grizzly Bear and Caribou Populations in West-Central Alberta
This project will determine how MPB-killed stands are impacting caribou and grizzly bear habitat. Mountain Pine Beetle Ecology Program Request for Expressions of Interest for Research
The program has identified 7 topics that it will support and is seeking researchers with ideas and interest, due February 6.
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.
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.
Caribou in the cross-fire? Considering terrestrial lichen forage in the face of mountain pine beetle (Dendroctonus ponderosae) expansion
Paper from the Caribou, Grizzly Bear, and Mountain Pine Beetle Ecology Programs.
Simulating MPB Spread Management in Alberta and Beyond Using SpaDES
2-page summary of the SpaDES project from Dr. Alex Chubaty of the Mountain Pine Beetle Ecology Program
Structuring an Integrated Response for Community Resilience to Pine Beetle and Broader Environmental Change
Webinar by Rob Friberg on his PhD research.
Larger Resin Ducts Are Linked to the Survival of Lodgepole Pine Trees During Mountain Pine Beetle Outbreak
Paper from the Mountain Pine Beetle Ecology Program.
Cold tolerance of mountain pine beetle: impact on population dynamics and spread in Canada
2-page briefing note from the Mountain Pine Beetle Ecology Program
Alex Chubaty
Collaborator
Keith McClain
Program Lead
Axel Anderson
Program Lead
Dick Dempster
Collaborator
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
Photo Gallery: 2016 MPB and Stand Rehabilitation Research Forum and Field Tour
May. 20, 2016
- photo gallery
MPB Ecology Program QuickNote #8b: Mountain Pine Beetle in Whitebark Pine--A Cause for Concern
Feb. 28, 2013
- quicknote
