Insect Pests in Tropical Forestry

by F. Ross Wylie, Martin R. Speight

Overview

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.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781845936358
Publisher:	CABI
Publication date:	08/14/2012
Edition description:	Second Edition
Pages:	376
Product dimensions:	6.70(w) x 9.50(h) x 0.90(d)

About the Author

's career as a forest entomologist spans 45 years, commencing in 1967 with the Department of Forests in Papua New Guinea, and since 1974 with forestry in Queensland, Australia. His research has encompassed all facets of forestry, from insect pests of seeds and seedlings to pests of tree plantations, native forests, agroforestry and timber. He has worked with forest insects in more than 20 tropical and subtropical countries throughout Asia and the Pacific. He has a particular interest in invasive species and has been involved in establishing pest early warning systems in several Asia-Pacific countries. He is currently Science Manager with the Biosecurity Queensland Control Centre, Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry in Brisbane.

Table of Contents

1. Tropical Forests
2. Tropical Forests and Insect Biodiversity
3. Abiotic & 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)