What’s bugging your trees?! From the Douglas-fir beetle outbreak in Summit Park to balsam woolly adelgid, Cytospora canker, and bark beetles reshaping our mountain forests, here are five local threats to watch for… and the early signs to catch!

The right plants don't just look beautiful — they help protect your home. For homeowners in Park City's Wildland-Urban Interface, spring planting decisions directly affect wildfire resilience, water use, and long-term property value. Here's which native species to plant, where to place them under the new WUI code, and what to do when the Gambel oak looks like it didn't survive winter.