Killer silkworm advances: 1.5 million hectares of forests in Siberia and Altai under threat
Siberia and Altai have faced one of the most serious natural threats in recent years. The nun moth caterpillar is rapidly destroying coniferous and deciduous forests. According to the latest data, the pest has already affected hundreds of plant species, including gardens and valuable tree species. The scale of the problem is enormous—1.5 million hectares are under threat.