FRST 352 Forest Insect Pest Management
Doug's Bugs
Insects are natural
or introduced components of forest ecosystems; many are, or can become,
important pests. Under certain conditions, some can significantly alter a
forest ecosystem and change its value to society. The intensity of some
insects can vary from low, endemic levels of little impact upon human values
to large-scale outbreaks with catastrophic consequences to ecological,
economic, and/or other forest management objectives. It is necessary that
those engaged in forestland management keep informed of the current status
of real and potential pests. This course examines the significant insect pest agents that
affect BC's forests. Topics include: basic insect biology, significant
insect pests, their life history, economic and ecological impacts,
natural and applied controls and sampling techniques.
Notices
remember to press
F5
(refresh) on occasion
