Available information
Since 2003 FAO has been compiling quantitative and qualitative information on biotic agents (insects, diseases and mammalian pests) that affect forest health. The data have been collected through a search of FAO field project documents, technical responses to questionnaires and country reports and are not yet comprehensive. All data have been verified taxonomically.
A first preliminary analysis of the information has been completed which describes:
- Reported insect pests and diseases by country;
- Reported insect pest species affecting forests;
- Reported diseases (pathogens) affecting forests.
Original data are also available in Excel format:
- List of insect pests and diseases by country;
- List of species with synonyms;
- List of available countries.
Additional information included in the information system include:
- an updated directory of forest protection experts from developing countries and counties in transition;
- a list of national and international forest protection institutes;
- a list of
Comments and feedback are welcome. If you are interested in providing new data please download the database template in excel format. Completed data forms plus references should be forwarded to:
Gillian Allard
Forestry Officer (Forest Protection and Health)
Forest Resources Development Service
Forestry Department, FAO
Viale delle Terme di Caracalla
00153 Rome, Italy
Tel: (39) 06 5705 3373
Fax: (39) 06 5705 5137
E-mail: Gillian.Allard@fao.org