I think there is something to be said for protecting biodiversity. It is for own benefit. But in the case of the Pine Beetles, maybe a good weighting of the pros and cons is in order.
I dunno, but I like that you brought up the topic.
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I agree. Biodiversity is so crucial., But should we manage for species that we expect to thrive in rapidly changing environments or allow populations to shift with the shifting climate even if not historically in a certain location or now lost in historical ranges? Pine beetles I think will be a constant battle to protect conifer stands, which provide for so many other species. We even have beetle traps on some stands in various forests in Utah that forest service puts out.