Abstract. There are over 3500 insect species and over 400 diseases known to affect trees in the Maritimes. These add further stresses to trees already faced with existing environ-mental and urban challenges. Urban tree pests affect all parts of nearly all tree species. Insects and diseases affecting the various tree parts- foliage, shoots, twigs and branches, trunk and roots- are very briefly discussed and a few local examples are mentioned for hardwoods and conifers. Five references are cited for insect and disease identification in eastern Canada. Beauty, tourism, environment, enjoyment of life, economics are but a few of the cliches or buzzwords that immediately come to mind when one thinks of the urban forest. Members of ISA need not be...
Urbanization is increasing worldwide and is regarded a major threat to biodiversity in forests. As c...
Forest pest conditions in Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, and the Northwest Territories during 1987...
The urban forest is a vital component of urban ecosystems and the quality of life within the city. S...
Trees contribute greatly to urban environments and human well-being, yet relatively little is known ...
Urban forests represent a valuable resource for cities. Accounting for species diversity and vulnera...
Abstract: Heavily urbanised areas are not a favourable habitat for plant growth and development. On ...
Correct identification of insects and diseases, whether in the forest or the nursery, is essential t...
Pest damage to urban forests is of concern throughout the globe and a significant proportion of the ...
Urban trees have been increasingly appreciated for the many benefits they provide. As concentrated h...
Increasing urbanization creates environmental impacts on flora, fauna, and human populations. Urban ...
Heavily urbanised areas are not a favourable habitat for plant growth and development. On the other ...
This report provides forest management guidelines for minimizing the impact of insects and diseases ...
There is a growing recognition that urban trees provide various valuable benefits and services such ...
Cities, due to the presence of ports and airports and the high diversity of trees in streets, parks,...
1. Insect herbivory is an important component of forest ecosystems functioning and can affect tree g...
Urbanization is increasing worldwide and is regarded a major threat to biodiversity in forests. As c...
Forest pest conditions in Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, and the Northwest Territories during 1987...
The urban forest is a vital component of urban ecosystems and the quality of life within the city. S...
Trees contribute greatly to urban environments and human well-being, yet relatively little is known ...
Urban forests represent a valuable resource for cities. Accounting for species diversity and vulnera...
Abstract: Heavily urbanised areas are not a favourable habitat for plant growth and development. On ...
Correct identification of insects and diseases, whether in the forest or the nursery, is essential t...
Pest damage to urban forests is of concern throughout the globe and a significant proportion of the ...
Urban trees have been increasingly appreciated for the many benefits they provide. As concentrated h...
Increasing urbanization creates environmental impacts on flora, fauna, and human populations. Urban ...
Heavily urbanised areas are not a favourable habitat for plant growth and development. On the other ...
This report provides forest management guidelines for minimizing the impact of insects and diseases ...
There is a growing recognition that urban trees provide various valuable benefits and services such ...
Cities, due to the presence of ports and airports and the high diversity of trees in streets, parks,...
1. Insect herbivory is an important component of forest ecosystems functioning and can affect tree g...
Urbanization is increasing worldwide and is regarded a major threat to biodiversity in forests. As c...
Forest pest conditions in Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, and the Northwest Territories during 1987...
The urban forest is a vital component of urban ecosystems and the quality of life within the city. S...