Spruce beetles’ expansion into Denali poses questions about future changes in the forest

While more summer warmth has been linked to beetle infestations in Southcentral Alaska, less winter cold may be at play in and around Denali

By Yereth Rosen, Alaska Beacon July 31, 2023
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Along with the tourist crowds that are flocking to Denali National Park and Preserve is another arrival: Masses of beetles have burrowed into the park’s spruce trees and begun killing them off.

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