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What’s Killing Our Conifer Trees Part 2.

We are joined by Robert Pitman, the Pocatello Greenhouse Outside Nursery Manager, to discuss why urban tree populations are declining in Idaho and how this is contributing to Climate Change. This is part 2. In the first Episode they focused on some background on the insects causing the damage and the scope of the damage over time. In this episode(part 2) we will discuss the symptoms of the ips beetle attacks, what to do about it, and how to avoid it. Want to Know More? Go to https://www.portneufresourcecouncil.org/ and click on contact PRC.

Guests:

Robert Pitman

Source Material:

https://www.mdpi.com/1999-4907/11/5/529

https://www.uidaho.edu/-/media/UIdaho-Responsive/Files/president/direct-reports/mcclure-center/iceia/iceia-climate-report-2021.pdf

Nathan Gregson is one of 2 Sustainable Idaho hosts for 2023-2024. He is a current student at ISU in the college of Business with a minor in music and is the drummer for the ISU Jazz band. In his down time Nathan loves to spend time outside doing activities such as hiking and camping. In doing this radio show Nathan is able to express his love for nature and help the community take better care of it. His life goal is to run his own private Drum and Piano lessons in Denver, Colorado.
EPISODES PRIOR TO JUNE 2021