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Needleworm outbreak defoliates nearly 2,900 hectares of Banff National Park

Original: Needleworm outbreak leaves nearly 2,900 hectares of Banff National Park defoliated

An outbreak of needleworms has stripped leaves from nearly 2,900 hectares of forest in Banff National Park, according to local reporting from Alberta. The insect infestation is affecting large swaths of the park's tree cover, raising questions about forest health and potential impacts on the popular tourist destination and its ecosystems.

Why now: The scale of the defoliation in one of Canada's most famous national parks is drawing attention to forest pest outbreaks and their ecological impact.

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• Needleworm outbreak leaves nearly 2,900 hectares of Banff National Park defoliated · CityNews Calgary

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