Global review of forests pests and diseases a thematic study prepared in the framework of the Global forest resources assessment 2005

Contributor(s): Material type: TextTextLanguage: ENG Series: FAO forestry paper ; 156Publication details: Rome Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations 2009Description: ix, 222 p. col. ill., maps 30 cmISBN:
  • 9789251062081 (pbk.)
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Partial contents:
pt. 1. Regional and global analysis -- pt. 2. Profiles of selected forest pests. Insect pests -- Diseases -- Other pests -- pt. 3. Pests of selected forest tree species
Summary: Insect pests, diseases and other biotic agents have considerable impacts on forests. They can adversely affect tree growth, vigor and survival, the yield and quality of wood and non-wood products, wildlife habitat, recreation and the aesthetic appeal and cultural value of forests. They may also impede forest plantation programs and make it necessary to abandon certain tree species or to clear cut large areas dominated by infested trees. This publication represents an effort to address forest pests and diseases comprehensively at the global level. Part I summarizes the results of a thematic study reviewing forest pests in 25 countries. Part II presents profiles of some globally important forest pest species, and III discusses select forest trees species and their associated pests.--Publisher's description
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pt. 1. Regional and global analysis -- pt. 2. Profiles of selected forest pests. Insect pests -- Diseases -- Other pests -- pt. 3. Pests of selected forest tree species

Insect pests, diseases and other biotic agents have considerable impacts on forests. They can adversely affect tree growth, vigor and survival, the yield and quality of wood and non-wood products, wildlife habitat, recreation and the aesthetic appeal and cultural value of forests. They may also impede forest plantation programs and make it necessary to abandon certain tree species or to clear cut large areas dominated by infested trees. This publication represents an effort to address forest pests and diseases comprehensively at the global level. Part I summarizes the results of a thematic study reviewing forest pests in 25 countries. Part II presents profiles of some globally important forest pest species, and III discusses select forest trees species and their associated pests.--Publisher's description

Africa; Asia and the Pacific; Europe; Latin America and the Caribbean; Near East; North America

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