Tree in flames. Burning standing tree is one method of insect control. Targhee National Forest, Idaho.
Photo by: D.A. Arrivee
Date: 1930
Credit: National Archives and Records Administration
RG# 95-GP Records of the Forest Service General Subject Files USDA Forest Service Negative: 250996
NARA Image: 95-GP-5037-Box0853_030_001_AC
For related historical forest entomology photos, stories, and resources see the Western Forest Insect Work Conference site:
wfiwc.org/content/history-and-resources Image provided by USDA Forest Service, Region 6, State and Private Forestry, Forest Health Protection:
www.fs.usda.gov/main/r6/forest-grasslandhealth