Tag: pest
Mapping Lebanon’s hidden insect world, one barcode at a time
Lebanon is a country of striking ecological contrasts. Despite its small size (10,452 km²), it supports an estimated 9,000 species, nearly 0.8% of global...
What makes a forest healthy?
What defines a "healthy forest"? According to experts on the latest episode of IUFRO's "Branching Out" podcast, the answer depends entirely on your objectives....
Incubating pallet wood samples does not enhance detection of Bursaphelenchus xylophilus
Among the most concerning threats impacting global forest ecosystems is the pinewood nematode (PWN, Bursaphelenchus xylophilus (Steiner and Buhrer) Nickle), the causal agent of...
Research highlights potential of Esteya fungi to fight pine wilt disease...
Pine wilt disease, caused by the pinewood nematode Bursaphelenchus xylophilus, poses a significant threat to pine forests around the world. Traditional management methods are...
Webinar – Mediterranean stone pines under attack: the invasion of the...
Mediterranean stone pines are facing a pest that is seriously damaging their health. Can forest genetic research bring hope for solutions?The emblematic Mediterranean stone...
The threat to Italy’s iconic stone pines
Visitors returning to Rome or Naples after some time away may be shocked by the state of the cities' iconic stone pines (Pinus pinea)....
New EU project uses tech to tackle plant pests
The expected increase in plant pests due to climate change and the intensification of food production systems hinders the reduction in the use of...
Conference on management of bark and wood borers in planted and...
In view of the scale and recent increase in wood and bark beetle damage, it seems useful and necessary to take stock of the...
Greek fir’s radial growth: case studies on climate impact and European...
This new article examined tree rings to analyze their response to climate, such as extreme droughts and wet events, in Central Greece and Giona...
EUFORGEN Webinars: ash dieback and its impact on the species’ genetic...
Rising temperatures across Europe, extreme weather events, higher fire risk, or increased vulnerability to biotic disturbances such as pests and diseases are some of...
Moving beyond suppression: why fire-smart management pays off
Across the Mediterranean region, wildfires are becoming larger, more intense, and more destructive. Climate change is part of the story, but it is not...
