RE: [puma-news] Question about Juniper turning orange/rust

The information we have gathered suggests that this is due to a really
healthy crop of voles over the last couple of years. They eat the
juniper roots. Local authorities are suggesting we remove the dead
juniper because of the fire hazard.

George K. Watson

-----Original Message-----
From: owner-puma-news@www.puma-net.org
[mailto:owner-puma-news@www.puma-net.org] On Behalf Of Bonnie Sundance
Sent: Saturday, June 11, 2005 8:17 PM
To: puma-news@www.puma-net.org
Subject: [puma-news] Question about Juniper turning orange/rust

Dear PUMA people,
Does anyone know what is happening to the Juniper which is
turning
orange/rust? One of my Juniper plants is completely decimated: an
8'x8'
patch. Most other Junipers on my place and my neighbor's place have
about
1/2 turned orange/rust.
Any suggestions?
My neighbor is concerned that they are becoming a serious fire
hazard.
Thanks,
Bonnie

Bonnie Sundance
delight@denver.net
Caring for the Earth, all beings and working for Peace & Justice