Insect Pests in Tropical Forestry

Author： Wylie   F.R.; Speight   M.R.  

Publisher： CABI Publishing‎

Publication year： 2012

E-ISBN: 9781845936372

P-ISBN(Hardback):  9781845936365

Subject： S718.7 forest entomology

Keyword： Forestry and Related Industries Pest Control

Language： ENG

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Description

The management of tropical forest ecosystems is essential to the health of the planet. This book addresses forest insect pest problems across the world''s tropics, addressing the pests'' ecology, impact and possible approaches for their control. Fully updated, this second edition also includes discussions of new areas of interest including climate change, invasive species, forest health and plant clinics. This work is an indispensible resource for students, researchers and practitioners of forestry, ecology, pest management and entomology in tropical and subtropical countries.

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Contents

Preface

1 Tropical Forests

2 Tropical Forests and Insect Biodiversity

3 Abiotic and Biotic Effects

4 Insect–Host Tree Interactions

5 Tropical Forest Pests: Ecology, Biology and Impact

6 Management Systems I: Planning Stage

7 Management Systems II: Nursery Stage

8 Management Systems III: Plantation Stage

9 Management Systems IV: Forest Health Surveillance, Invasive Species and Quarantine

10 Integrated Pest Management (IPM)

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