Forest insect and disease conditions in Kootenay National Park

Some of the more important forest insects and diseases found in the park are discussed by host in this report. To obtain a broader perspective of these and others agents affecting our forests, please refer to the annually published report, "Forest Insect and Disease Conditions, Nelson Forest Region, 1994", available later this winter.An annual aerial survey covered the park south of the Simpson River, during late July. This was part of a regional survey in cooperation with the British Columbia Ministry of Forests. Limited ground surveys were conducted at intervals between May and October.