


Forest healthAbiotic and biotic disturbances have major impacts on the health and vitality of the world’s forests and can result in substantial economic and environmental losses. They can have adverse effects on tree growth and survival, yield and quality of wood and non-wood products, wildlife habitat, recreation and scenic and cultural values. Global climate change is exacerbating these impacts and there is still major uncertainty about the interactions between disturbance, climate change and forests. Please browse our website to find more information on global forest health issues and how FAO is working to address them. |
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Video
Publications
- Guide to the Classical Biological Control of insect pests in planted and natural forests
- Guide to implementation of phytosanitary standards in forestry
- Global review of forest pests and diseases
- Managing forests for climate change
Contact
Dr. Shiroma Sathyapala
Forestry Officer (Forest protection and health)
NFO Division
FAO HQ - Forestry Division
Tel: +39 0657053373
Room: D456
e-mail: [email protected]
See also
- Forest Pests Module on the SFM Toolbox
- Abiotic disturbances and forest health
- Invasive species: impacts on forests & forestry
- Climate change and forest health
- Biosecurity in forestry
Archived pages
- Country pest overviews
- Forest health projects (completed)
- Selection and breeding for insect and disease resistance
- Forest health available information