2017. Broom of unknown cause in Siberian larch (Larix sibiricus) tree. Bulgan province, Mongolia. (39581795181)

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Description: Broom of unknown cause in Siberian larch (Larix sibiricus) tree. Bulgan province, Mongolia. Photo and caption provided by forest entomologist Karen Ripley. In June, 2017, she made a rapid assessment of Mongolia’s forest health surveys, site prioritization, and pest control activities that protect its forests from native defoliating insects. This evaluation was sponsored by the United Nations’ Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Degradation program. Photo by: Karen Ripley Date: June 11, 2017 For more about Forest Health Protection's International Activities see: www.fs.usda.gov/wps/portal/fsinternet/cs/main/!ut/p/z1/04.. Image provided by USDA Forest Service, Region 6, State and Private Forestry, Forest Health Protection: www.fs.usda.gov/main/r6/forest-grasslandhealth. Date: 11 June 2017, 09:18. Source: 2017. Broom of unknown cause in Siberian larch (Larix sibiricus) tree. Bulgan province, Mongolia.. Author: R6, State & Private Forestry, Forest Health Protection. Camera location49° 14′ 46.23″ N, 104° 00′ 17.28″ E View all coordinates using: OpenStreetMap 49.246175; 104.004800.