Forest Pest and Disease Management in Latin America, 1st ed. 2020
Modern Perspectives in Natural Forests and Exotic Plantations

By providing multiple economic goods and ecosystem services, Latin American forests play a key role in the environmental, social and economic welfare of the region?s countries. From the tropical forests of Central America to the Mediterranean and temperate vegetation of the southern cone, these forests face a myriad of phytosanitary problems that negatively impact on both conservation efforts and forest industry. This book brings together the perspectives of several Latin American researchers on pest and disease management. Each chapter provides modern views of the status and management alternatives to problems as serious as the impact of introduced exotic insects and diseases on Pinus and Eucalyptus plantations throughout the continent, and the emergence of novel insect outbreaks in tropical and temperate native forests associated with global warming. It is a valuable guide for researchers and practitioners working on forest health in Latin America and around the world.

A unique book collecting the past and future trends in forest pest management in Latin America

Describes Latin American experiences in forest pest management, which are inadequately addressed in other books

Includes a rich study case on natural forests and exotic tree plantations in each chapter