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New Page 1 The brown longhorn spruce beetle could shut down borders between New Brunswick and the U.S. if its spread isn't handled properly, according to Andrew Fedora of the Federation of Nova Scotia Woodland Owners. "If the maritime region isn't perceived to be doing all it can do to prevent the spread of that bug, then that could severely restrict trade relations with the U.S.," he said. The beetle first landed in Halifax from Europe a decade ago, and its spread in the Maritimes has been sporadic. Fedora said that while the beetle damages forests, it's no worse than indigenous species. The problem, he said, comes from its invasive nature. Canadian officials including Parks Canada and the provincial Department of Natural Resources have been working to contain the beetle's spread. - 9/7/2011

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