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Negative density-dependent dispersal of the mountain pine beetle in Alberta
Evan C. Johnson, Mark Lewis
Understanding the mountain pine beetle's dispersal patterns is critical for evaluating its threat to Canada's boreal forests. It is generally believed that higher beetle densities…
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Stratified dispersal explains mountain pine beetle's range expansion in Alberta
Evan C. Johnson, Micah Brush, Mark A. Lewis
The mountain pine beetle (MPB), a destructive pest native to Western North America, has recently extended its range into Alberta, Canada. Predicting the dispersal of MPB is challen…