Pine beetle epidemic persists despite milder winter cold snap
In north central British Columbia the winter chill fails to curb the pine beetle outbreak. Entomologist Staffen Lindgren says temperatures must drop to minus 40 C for five days to impact populations. forecasts project peak by 2008 with 80 percent of the Interior pine dead by 2013.
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Northern British Columbia mining boom lifts claims and activity
Mining sector in northern British Columbia leads a regional revival with over 45,000 mineral claims staked, exploration dollars estimated at 90 to 120 million, and Gibraltar copper mine back online after a five year shutdown. Eleven mines and projects, including Spectrum Gold's Galore Creek and Northgate's Kerness extension, aim to boost jobs and regional economies as China demand supports metal prices.
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