Metla Project 3438

The assessment and control of risks caused by forest pest insects in a changing environment

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Duration: 2007-2012   Keywords: climate changes, damage risk, forecasting, forest protection, introduced species, pest insects, population dynamics
Research Programme: Functioning of forest ecosystems and use of forest resources in changing climate

Objectives

The main aim of this project is to develop the monitoring and prediction systems of forest pest insects in Finland. In addition, the effects of climatic changes on the damages caused by pine sawflies and birch feeding insects will be evaluated. The potential risks from new pest species, either due to changing climate or increasing wood trade will be assessed as well.

Damage by forest insects present an increasing threat to forests in a changing environment for several reasons. The risks of some biotic forest damages are directly related to climate change. In addition, risks from introduced pests are increasing due to the liberalization of and increase in global trade and travelling.

We also study the relationships of wood ants, aphids and trees in boreal coniferous and deciduous forests:

Ant-aphid-tree interactions in boreal forests


Project leader: Neuvonen, Seppo
The Finnish Forest Research Institute, Joensuu Office, PO Box 68 (Yliopistokatu 6), FI-80101 JOENSUU, FINLAND
Phone: +358 29 532 3272
E-mail: seppo.neuvonen@metla.fi

Other researchers: Domisch, Timo, JO (2010), Kilpeläinen, Jouni (2010), Mikkola, Kari, RO (2008-09,2011), Nuorteva, Heikki, VA (2010), Saikkonen, Teemu (2008-10)


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