Mountain Pine Beetle Threats to Salmon and Fisheries Resources in BC

Year 2006
Organization Golder Associates Ltd.
Project type Engagement
Project type Habitat
FSWP funding source Fraser Salmon and Watersheds Program
Grant amount $10,000
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06-18

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The “Mountain Pine Beetle Threats to Salmon and Fisheries Resources in BC” workshop was convened by FSWP in January 2007, which attracted over 70 participants from First Nations, agency staff, non government organizations and industry.

Mountain pine beetles (Dendroctonus ponderosae) are currently expanding their distribution and levels of infestation in BC pine forests at rates greater than previously experienced in Canada.  The enhanced range and distribution of mountain pine beetles is strongly linked to climate warming conditions associated with warmer winters and longer growing seasons in interior BC.  Little is known about the full range of potential MPB impacts on forests and the implications of the loss of forest natural function to aquatic ecosystems and in particular sensitive salmon and fisheries habitats.  The “Mountain Pine Beetle Threats to Salmon and Fisheries Resources in BC” workshop was convened in Prince George, late January 2007 to address the state of knowledge and the many questions around MPB infestations in our forests and the short and long term threats to Pacific salmon, resident fish, aquatic resources and habitats.

Workshop proceedings: Mountain Pine Beetle Threats to Salmon and Fisheries Resources in BC



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At 1:45 pm on 7/08/08, Gerald Michel said:

I missed the conference but attended other workshops dealing with the same subject, sponsored by Community Futures Deveopment Corporation of Central Interior First Nations,there was funding provided but I believe that it just touched ion the problem the beetle isn’t going anywhere, there is still a great need for continued funding and works need to be done. On another note there is a study being conducted on protection of riparian by a Scientist,Dr.Scott Hinch and another, Ibelieve it involves leaving more riparian for protection of the water and keep the water cooler.
Gerald

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