It’s the most common tree in Douglas County, but it’s also under threat from the mountain pine beetle. As Colorado Gov. Jared Polis sounds the alarm about pine beetle outbreaks, there are steps homeowners can take to protect ponderosa pines.
“We love the trees in our communities. They’re oxygen makers that give life, and we love to care for that life,” said Michael Dwyer, a Douglas County arborist and founder of Cova Tree.
Lately, Dwyer has noticed more mountain pine beetles in the yards he treats across the Front Range…