About 6.3 billion dead trees are still standing in 11 Western states, up from 5.8 billion five years ago, according to U.S. Forest Service statistics compiled for The Associated Press.

About 6.3 billion dead trees are still standing in 11 western states, up from 5.8 billion five years ago, according to U.S. Forest Service statistics compiled for The Associated Press.

Homeowners in Black Forest reached out to KRDO13 Investigates about a property that borders theirs, which they say is filled with dozens of acres of dead trees.

Homeowners in Black Forest reached out to KRDO13 Investigates about a property that borders theirs, which they say is filled with dozens of acres of dead trees.