ForWarn II

Satellite-Based Change Recognition and Tracking

Insect Defoliation in Flathead and Lolo National Forest, MT

Date: 
08/2015
Disturbance Type: 
Insects
Unknown

ForWarn identified potential disturbances in the Flathead and Lolo National Forests as well as some in the Lewis and Clark National Forest of Montana. Detection in August 2015 observed intensification of potential western spruce budworm damage causing departure of vegetation greenness.