Pine Beetle Management
The current pine beetle epidemic in Kamloops is reflective of a province wide occurrence playing out
between forest and pest.
In recent months we have seen significant losses in our mature pine forests to the pine beetle which will result in a significant increase in wildfire and public safety hazards throughout the affected areas. Most control methods at this point have not been successful. Confidence in the possibility of controlling further infestations with any current operational or experimental methods is low. However, there are steps that we can take to reduce the wildfire and public safety hazards.
More Information
Aspen Tree Replanting Program
Burning & Disposal of Infested Trees
Curbside Pick-up
Identifying Infestation
Preventative Treatment
Selling Infested Trees
BC Government Pine Beetle FAQs
What our City is Doing
Since 2002 the City of Kamloops, with help from industry experts, has been applying strategic measures
to manage the pine beetle risk . Until recently, our strategy involved annual monitoring using aerial
and ground surveys to determine population levels and locations.
This year's ground surveys indicate an infestation of 70-95% of the City's natural pine stands and private lands within the City limits. Recent management efforts are integrated with the Community Wildfire Protection Plan and are focused on treatments that will reduce wildfire and public safety risk.
Important Update - March, 2008
The curbside pick-up program is finished. Homeowners removing trees from there property are able to use the
pine beetle disposal sites.
What Private Landowners Can Do
Private property owners who have mature pine on their property are encouraged to learn about basic pine
beetle identification and best management practices - and this is relatively simple to do. In neighbourhoods
where mature pine occurs we encourage neighbours to communicate with one another as pine beetle management
requires landscape efforts across individual lots to increase effectiveness.
Contact
Pine Beetle Management Program
955 Concordia Way
Kamloops, BC V2C 6V3
IMPORTANT HOTLINE PHONE NUMBER CHANGE
ph (250)828-3317
fax (250) 828-3790
email kjohnston@kamloops.ca
Note: All correspondence is entered into our system, and will be dealt with in due process. Please allow several working days for a response. Thank you.
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