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Tree bark with signs of Aspen bark beetle Tree trunk with signs of bark beetle Vegetation Spindly tree with clumps of vegetation at top Damaged and brown pine needles

Forest insects, pathogens, and diseases play important roles in the ecology of New Mexico’s forests. The disturbances they create help to recycle nutrients and thin overly dense stands. However, there are occasions when endemic insect and pathogen populations switch to an epidemic phase that can threaten entire forested landscapes. The State’s Forest Health Program provides technical and monetary assistance to help mitigate the risks and impacts of forest pests.

Concerned about the health of your trees?

Contact Victor Lucero – Forest Health Program Coordinator, victor.lucero@emnrd.nm.gov, or your local Forestry Division district office for more information.

Forest Health Reports:

2023 New Mexico Forest Health Conditions Report

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2023 Forest Health Conditions Data Dashboard

Helpful Links

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Bark Beetle Information

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FHI Program Overview

USDA Forest Service

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Southwestern Region Forest Health Reports

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USFS Forest and Grassland Health Page

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USFS Forest Health Page

Additional Resources:

Forest Health Web-Based GIS:

Use Google Chrome, Firefox, or Safari web browsers to access dashboards.

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2022 Forest Health Conditions Data Dashboard

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2021 Forest Health Conditions Data Dashboard

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New Mexico Forest Health Dashboard (2020)

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2020 Forest Health Conditions Story Map

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New Mexico Forest Health Dashboard (2019)

Forest Health News

Multi-agency Collaboration Assesses Two Defoliator Outbreaks in NM

Forest Health Report Archive

2022 New Mexico Forest Health Conditions Report

2021 New Mexico Forest Health Conditions Report

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2021 Forest Health Conditions Story Map

2020 New Mexico Forest Health Conditions Report

2019 New Mexico Forest Health Conditions Report

2018 New Mexico Forest Health Conditions Report

2017 New Mexico Forest Health Conditions Report

2016 New Mexico Forest Health Conditions Report

2015 New Mexico Forest Health Conditions Report

2014 New Mexico Forest Health Conditions Report

2013 New Mexico Forest Health Conditions Report

2012 New Mexico Forest Health Conditions Report

2011 New Mexico Forest Health Conditions Report

Forest Service LogoFunding for this program is provided by the USDA Forest Service. In accordance with Federal law and U.S. Department of Agriculture policy, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability. (Not all prohibited bases apply to all programs.) To file a complaint of discrimination, write USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, Room 326-W, Whitten Building, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, DC 20250-9410 or call (202) 720-5964 (voice and TDD). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

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District 1 - Chama
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District 3 - Socorro

HC 32, Box 2

1701 Enterprise
Socorro, NM 87801

575-835-9359
      

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District 5 - Capitan
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District 2 - Cimarron

P.O. Box 5
Ute Park, NM 87749

575-376-2204
                   

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District 4 - Las Vegas

HC 33, Box 109 #4
Las Vegas, NM 87701
                 505-425-7472

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District 6 - Bernalillo

5105 Santa Fe Hills Blvd NE
Rio Rancho, NM 87144
      505-205-0343

Forestry District Map