CONTENTS 



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Introduction 1 



Role of the Mountain Pine Beetle 1 



Tree Selection 2 



Diameter 2 



Phloem Thickness 3 



Habitat 3 



Effects of Beetle Infestations 9 



Stand Depletion and Replacement 9 



Growth Potential 16 



Genetic Selection 16 



Some Secondary Effects 17 



Management Alternatives 18 



Beetle Control 18 



Long Term Management Goals and Plans 19 



Acceptable Risk 19 



Management Practices 20 



Preservation of Genotypes 21 



Literature Cited 22 



