Invasion et expansion d'insectes bioagresseurs forestiers — Invasion et expansion d'insectes bioagresseurs forestiers ?

Abstract

Covering almost a third of mainland France, forests represent a major challenge in terms of wood production and the preservation of ecosystems that have not been heavily anthropised. They have become a powerful lever in public policy to store carbon and mitigate the effects of climate change. Their health is therefore an important factor to consider at a time when forests are experiencing difficult climatic conditions that favour indigenous and exotic insect pests.This book presents the various factors involved in the movement of these insects and illustrates the impact of climate change, increased trade and changes in tree species with well-documented case studies. It describes generic and innovative approaches to monitoring, risk assessment and management, and highlights the multiple risks to forests.Sixty authors from different disciplines help us to understand the spatio-temporal dynamics of insect pests and to better understand the means of monitoring and management. The book is aimed primarily at academics, scientists, engineers and forest managers.