FAMOUS TORREY PINES UNDER ATTACK by PINE BARK BEETLES

Bark Beetles Threaten Torrey Pines State Reserve…
The famous Torrey pines trees at the Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve in San Diego are being hit hard by bark beetles and drought conditions.

Torrey pines only grow naturally in two places on earth: the Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve and Santa Rosa Island in the Channel Islands National Park.
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