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Title | Southern Pine Bark Beetle |
Title Note | Surveying trees |
Date | February 7, 1974 |
Description | Photograph shows workers surveying for damage from the Southern Pine Bark Beetle among trees near mile post 388.84 in section 2R of the Blue Ridge Parkway. Taken by Robert G. Bruce on February 7, 1974. |
Commentary | Much of the scenery on this section underwent devastation from pests like the Southern Pine Bark Beetle which left unsightly views along the Blue Ridge Parkway. |
Location |
Location Name: Milepost 388 Parkway Milepost: 388.0
Latitude: 35.525112
Longitude: -82.517278 |
Creator Individual | Robert G. Bruce |
Tags |
Forest conservation
Landscape Photographs Southern pine beetle Workers |
Credit | Courtesy National Park Service, Blue Ridge Parkway |