Invasive Forest Pests in the U.S.: Impacts and Policy Solutions

  • 15 Jul 2020 At: 01:00:PM - 02:00:PM
  • Online Webinar Hosted by the Western NY PRISM & Carey Institute of Ecosystem Services
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Invasive Forest Pests in the U.S.: Impacts and Policy Solutions

Invasive Forest Pests in the U.S.: Impacts and Policy Solutions

Presented by: Gary Lovett, Cary Institute of Ecosystem Science

Invasive forest pests and pathogens, imported as an unwanted byproduct of international trade, are one of the most severe and underappreciated threats to the health of US forests. This webinar will describe the extent of the problem, summarize the ecological and economic impacts of invasive pests in the US, and propose policy solutions to prevent new pests from entering the country.

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