YJRosen, Spruce beetles are part of the boreal forest ecosystem -- but it's unusual to have such a big infestation this far north. In Denali, park managers are generally letting nature run its course. There is evidence of some fundamental change here. Ultra-cold temp that used to be normal in winter are no longer so, and that may be helping boost the beetles.
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https://alaskabeacon.com/2023/07/31/spruce-beetles-expansion-into-denali-poses-questions-about-future-changes-in-the-forest/