Fallen tree...

I just noticed this fallen tree while walking in the woods. It is a Pine tree, likely effected by Pine Beetles.

[Corinne C]

We live in a town built in a forest so fallen trees are a scary regular occurrence around us

[John Falconer]

Well spotted. A big tree to snap in two near the base. So I read up on the pine beetles. There very tiny but so destructive!!

[Kathy]

That's a shame. Pines are weak anyway. They don't need any help falling.

[GaryW]

@corinnec Fortunately this one is far away from the house.

[GaryW]

@johnfalconer This is a new loss so I noticed it readily. Yes, the beetles can take out several trees very quickly. There is spray that can be used, but I'm not much for sprays.

[GaryW]

@randystreat Very true, Kathy! We have lots of Virginia Pines (I planted 340) that I planted 30 years ago as a wind break. Many have fallen but most have survived.