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Southern Pine Beetle Makes Its Way Into Quogue Wildlife Refuge

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Portions of the trails at the Quogue Wildlife Refuge have been temporarily closed down as crews work to cut down trees that have been infested by the Southern Pine Beetle, which is now present in the refuge. CAILIN RILEY

Portions of the trails at the Quogue Wildlife Refuge have been temporarily closed down as crews work to cut down trees that have been infested by the Southern Pine Beetle, which is now present in the refuge. CAILIN RILEY

Portions of the trails at the Quogue Wildlife Refuge have been temporarily closed down as crews work to cut down trees that have been infested by the Southern Pine Beetle, which is now present in the refuge. CAILIN RILEY

Portions of the trails at the Quogue Wildlife Refuge have been temporarily closed down as crews work to cut down trees that have been infested by the Southern Pine Beetle, which is now present in the refuge. CAILIN RILEY

Portions of the trails at the Quogue Wildlife Refuge have been temporarily closed down as crews work to cut down trees that have been infested by the Southern Pine Beetle, which is now present in the refuge. CAILIN RILEY

Portions of the trails at the Quogue Wildlife Refuge have been temporarily closed down as crews work to cut down trees that have been infested by the Southern Pine Beetle, which is now present in the refuge. CAILIN RILEY

authorCailin Riley on Dec 20, 2023
It was only a matter of time: The southern pine beetle has made its way into the Quogue Wildlife Refuge. In recent weeks, staff at the 305-acre preserve have had... more

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