The 2008 MPB attack data (derived from 30 metre satellite imagery) have been summarized for whole VRI polygons. Non-pine and unaffected portions of the polygon are shaded with the same severity or status colour. To obtain a more complete picture of the infestation, each layer should be used in conjunction with other GIS layers in the series: attack status, attack severity, pine density and pine age class. Note, because the method of extracting attack information from the satellite imagery has changed, the user will be unable to compare these data to those created last year (i.e., the 2007 version). More detailed project information is available through www.for.gov.bc.ca/hts/rs/mpb_impact/mpb_impact2008.html.