The spread of the pine beetle is on the minds of the Ministry of Natural Resources. The bug already hurt B.C's forest industry and is making it's way east through Saskatchewan. Spokesperson Taylor Scarr says it will impact Northwestern Ontario as well. Scarr says because of the high winds last year the bug flew through Alberta in just one season.Friday, April 15, 2011
Pine Beetle on the way
The spread of the pine beetle is on the minds of the Ministry of Natural Resources. The bug already hurt B.C's forest industry and is making it's way east through Saskatchewan. Spokesperson Taylor Scarr says it will impact Northwestern Ontario as well. Scarr says because of the high winds last year the bug flew through Alberta in just one season.