Pests, Begone! Invasive Species Threaten Family Forests
Christine Cadigan is a manager of public affairs.
Invasive species present a major threat to America’s family forests.
Nonnative insects and plants that migrate to non-indigenous forests can wreak havoc. More than 27 million acres of state, county and private forests are at risk in the United States.
The Continental Dialogue on Non-Native Forest Insects and Diseases is a collaborative effort among hundreds of member organizations and concerned individuals to abate the threat of non-native pests and pathogens in North America.
As a steering committee member, the American Forest Foundation is a leader in the dialogue, and we help shape the effort to focus on the most pressing threats.
Why is AFF so active in these efforts? Because invasive species are one of the biggest threats that Tree Farmers face every day, and we work to provide you with the most up-to-date and effective tools to combat these pests.
Non-native boring, sap feeding, and foliage feeding insects cause billions of dollars per year in government, household, and market losses.
Learn more:
- Invasive Forest Insects Cost Homeowners, Taxpayers Billions
- Watch: Lurking in the Trees official documentary trailer about the Asian Long-horned Beetle, another pesky borer.
- Learn: Check out continentalforestdialogue.org/ for more information on the Continental Dialogue on Non-Native Forest Insects and Diseases.
- Read: Are New England’s iconic maples at risk?
- Get the webinar notes on Southern Pine Beetle
- Get the webinar notes on Asian Long Horned Beetle
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