Red belt fungus & beetle-killed spruce

Many of the trees killed by #AlaskaSpruceBeetle have red belt, a decay fungus that weakens stem strength. Spring wind events in Anchorage have caused many dead spruce to snap, be sure to avoid these areas when it’s windy! #AlaskaForestHealth https://www.fs.usda.gov/detailfull/r10/forest-grasslandhealth/?cid=FSEPRD538180&width=full