Whitebark pines are a Western icon that the National Park Service has designated as a “vital sign” species because they are critical to ecosystem functions. But they are at risk of extinction due to climate change, beetles, and a fatal fungus from Eurasia.
Our guest today is Dr. Elizabeth Pansing, the director of forest and restoration science for American Forests, a nonprofit organization that strives to create healthy and resilient forests.
This program was made possible in part by the Park Foundation.
0:02 National Parks Traveler introduction
0:12 Episode Intro with Kurt Repanshek
1:22 Otter Point - Nature’s Symphony - The Sounds of Acadia
1:47 Friends of Acadia
2:12 Grand Canyon Conservancy
2:41 Episode 359 - Saving Whitebark Pines
16:13 Amaranth - Bill Mize - The Sounds of the Smoky Mountains
16:26 Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation
16:47 Washington National Park Foundation
17:09 Friends Alliance
17:34 NPT Promo
17:50 Episode 359 Continues
35:32 Blue Mist - Randy Petersen - The Sounds of Shenahdoah
35:50 Episode Closing
36:19 Orange Tree Productions
36:51 Splitbeard Productions
37:02 National Parks Traveler footer
- By Jess Repanshek - February 1st, 2026 5:00am
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