The economic and environmental threats posed by non-native forest insects are ever
increasing with the continuing globalization of trade and travel; thus, the need for mitigation …

Invasive alien insects cause serious ecological and economical losses around the world.
Here, we review the bionomics, modern ranges (and their dynamics), distribution pathways …

Plants rely on cross‐resistance traits to defend against multiple, phylogenetically distinct
enemies. These traits are often the result of long co‐evolutionary histories. Biological …

Red needle cast (RNC), mainly caused by Phytophthora pluvialis, is a very damaging
disease of the widely grown species radiata pine within New Zealand. Using a combination …

Forestry is facing an unprecedented challenging time. Due to climate change, major tree
species, which until recently fulfilled major ecosystem services, are being lost and it is often …

Castanea sativa plays a key role in different production chains (timber, flour, honey, and
tannins). Moreover, considering the great importance of chestnuts and chestnut flour for the …

Climate change is expected to affect forests' growth and functioning and to increase their
vulnerability to stressors such as prolonged drought and pest outbreaks. Identifying …

Fungal diseases threaten the forest ecosystem, impacting tree health, productivity, and
biodiversity. Conventional approaches to combating diseases, such as biological control or …

Introduction Decision support models that predict both when and where to expect emerald
ash borer (EAB), Agrilus planipennis Fairmaire (Coleoptera: Buprestidae), are needed for …

Global change is exacerbating the prevalence of plant diseases caused by pathogenic fungi
in forests worldwide. The conventional use of chemical fungicides, which is commonplace in …