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Applications Available for Mountain Pine Beetle Survey and Marking

August 8, 2016
Rapid City, SD - The South Dakota Department of Agriculture’s Division of Resource Conservation and Forestry will begin accepting applications for 2016-17 Mountain Pine Beetle survey and marking services from Aug. 15, 2016, through Sept. 16, 2016. Read more...

Don't Move Mountain Pine Beetle Infested Wood in the Black Hills

December 2, 2015
Rapid City, SD - People stocking upon firewood in the Black Hills should use caution in cutting or buying pine forewood so that they are not also moving mountain pine beetles. Read more...

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Advice for Spraying Trees for Mountain Pine Beetle



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Landowner Application for Survey & Marking Assistance
Sign-up is now closed. Please call 605.394.2395 with any questions.

2015 Forest Health Report regarding Mountain Pine Beetle

Black Hills Initiative Activities Briefing

Infested Tree ID Card
Proper identification of a tree infested with mountain pine beetle is important especially when pine trees are of value to your landscape or you have to pay for the costly removal of trees. This card will enable you to accurately identify over 95% of the currently infested trees. This card was developed from the data collected in the Black Hills by Kurt Allen (Forest Service Entomologist) and Dr. John Ball (Resource Conservation & Forestry Forest Health Specialist).

Priority Areas Map for 2015-2016

South Dakota Mountain Pine Beetle Suppression Program FY 2016

 Landowner Cost Share Information
Information on Reimbursement of Landowner Costs.