The havoc caused by the mountain pine beetle over 14 years is difficult to imagine.

的破坏所造成的山地松树甲虫14年以上是难以想象的。

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A significant amount of the lumber used to fabricate the NLT comes from trees killed by the mountain pine beetle.

一个显著的特点是大量被松山甲虫损坏的树木的木料被用了制造NLT。

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But as global warming snakes its way into higher altitudes, a less-welcome resident in taking up space in this fragile ecosystem: the mountain pine beetle.

但是随着全球变暖向高海拔地区蔓延，一个不受欢迎的居民进入了这个脆弱的生态环境：山地松树甲虫。

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As an example, he cited the pine beetle infestation of this summer in the forests of Colorado and western Canada.

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The pine beetle is a well-known pest, not an exotic import, but no effective means has been found to stop it.

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One particular question they plan to address is whether the behaviour and severity of the High Park fire was affected by the spread of mountain pine beetle, a pest that is rapidly overrunning Colorado because its breeding season has been extended by the warming climate.

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