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- 1Needleworm outbreak defoliates nearly 2,900 hectares of Banff National Park●Needleworm outbreak leaves nearly 2,900 hectares of Banff National Park defoliated
An outbreak of needleworms has stripped leaves from nearly 2,900 hectares of forest in Banff National Park, according to local reporting from Alberta. The insect infestation is affecting large swaths of the park's tree cover, raising questions about forest health and potential impacts on the popular tourist destination and its ecosystems.