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“Douglas Fir Beetle in the Roaring Fork Watershed”: Current Conditions and Future Outlook

“Douglas Fir Beetle in the Roaring Fork Watershed”: Current Conditions and Future Outlook

Are you noticing changes in our local forest? Join Colorado State Forest Entomologist Dr. Dan West as he explores the complex factors driving the Douglas-fir beetle outbreak, from biological interactions to climate change, and dives into how Douglas-fir forest might evolve over the next 20 years. Discover the realities of the current infestation and learn about management options and limitations.

Presentations are Wednesdays at 6 pm at the Third Street Center in Carbondale, CO, and Thursdays at 6pm at Hallam Lake, in Aspen, CO. Please register.

ACES | Hallam Lake
Free
06:00 PM - 07:00 PM on Thu, 5 Mar 2026

Event Supported By

ACES (Aspen Center for Environmental Studies)
970-925-5756
aces@aspennature.org
ACES | Hallam Lake
100 Puppy Smith St.
Aspen, Colorado 81611
970-925-5756
aces@aspennature.org