EPISODE · Sep 14, 2023 · 36 MIN
Southern Pine Beetles Killing Pitch Pines, Threatening Safety
from 27Speaks · host The Express News Group
Destructive southern pine beetles have been sweeping through the South Fork for several years, killing pitch pine trees. Standing dead trees are ideal fuel for wildfires, and they may also topple or drop branches onto roads and people. Southern pine beetle management has involved cutting down affected trees and often leaving them in place, but despite these efforts, the infestation continues to spread. To discuss how East Hampton Town is combating southern pine beetles and the risks, reporter Michael Wright and East Hampton Town Councilman David Lys join the editors on the podcast this week.
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Destructive southern pine beetles have been sweeping through the South Fork for several years, killing pitch pine trees. Standing dead trees are ideal fuel for wildfires, and they may also topple or drop branches onto roads and people. Southern pine beetle management has involved cutting down affected trees and often leaving them in place, but despite these efforts, the infestation continues to spread. To discuss how East Hampton Town is combating southern pine beetles and the risks, reporter Michael Wright and East Hampton Town Councilman David Lys join the editors on the podcast this week.
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