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flag A North American bug is destroying Lebanon’s pine forest, threatening nut harvests and livelihoods.

flag In southern Lebanon, the Bkassine pine forest is collapsing due to an invasive North American insect, Leptoglossus occidentalis, likely introduced via untreated wooden pallets. flag The pest destroys up to 82% of pine cones, crippling pine nut production and threatening the livelihoods of harvesters. flag Climate change, illegal logging, political instability, and economic crisis have worsened the decline, while delayed pesticide efforts face logistical hurdles. flag Rising pine nut prices have driven consumers to cheaper alternatives, and the forest’s future remains uncertain despite conservation efforts.

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