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