SDPB Documentaries
The Black Hills and The Mountain Pine Beetle
Special | 28m 20s
How a serious pine beetle infestation is affecting the Black Hills.
A look at the various impacts of a multi-year pine beetle infestation in the Black Hills. The program also looks at efforts to limit those impacts.
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SDPB Documentaries
The Black Hills and The Mountain Pine Beetle
Special | 28m 20s
A look at the various impacts of a multi-year pine beetle infestation in the Black Hills. The program also looks at efforts to limit those impacts.
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