Lodgepole pines are not to be confused as ponderosa pines. Yes, they are both a type of pine tree, but they offer different benefits to the wildlife out there. The lodgepole pine is very common throughout the western United States and Canada. Lodgepoles grow tall and straight. The bad news for fire survival is that they have thin barks and shallow roots. This leads to them being more susceptible of death when it comes to fires spreading. And we all hear on the news about wildfires each summer. The Adaptation of Lodgepoles Over the Years All trees in the area have evolved in their own way. Lodgepoles have adapted so that they burn every 200 years or so. This helps
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The Colorado State Forest Service keeps an eye on all problems related to the Colorado forests. The best way to do that is to split the forests into four sections, as there are some slightly different issues among the areas. In Northeast Colorado, there are three mean health issues for the CSFS to look out for. The biggest issues of them all are linked to pests in the area. Drought Causes Stress to Trees One of the biggest issues right now, which leads to other issues, is drought stress. The persistent drought conditions in the state have led to a decline in healthy and living trees. The CSFS has noticed that low elevation trees are among the most affected, including