Protecting Plantations from Pests and Diseases












Table of Contents

Based on the work of
William M. Ciesla
Consultant
Edited by D. J. Mead
March 2001


Forest Plantations Thematic Papers

Forestry Department
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Forest Resources Development Service
Forest Resources Division
Forestry Department

Working Paper FP/10
FAO, Rome (Italy)

Table of Contents

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Abstract

1. Introduction

2. Pest and disease occurrence

2.1. Plantations vs natural forests
2.2. Exotic vs indigenous tree species

2.2.1. Exotic species plantations

2.2.1.1. Indigenous pests and diseases
2.2.1.2. Exotic pests and diseases

2.2.2. Indigenous species plantations

2.2.2.1. Indigenous pests and diseases
2.2.2.2. Exotic pests and diseases

2.3. Mixed vs single species plantations

3. Managing pests and diseases

3.1. Healthy forests - the objective
3.2. Integrated pest management - the tools

3.2.1. The decision process
3.2.2. The action process

3.2.2.1. Prevention
3.2.2.2. Suppression

3.2.3. Integration of new technologies
3.2.4. Integrated pest management systems

4. Conclusions

References

List of Working Papers on forest plantation: Thematic Paper Series