An Introduction To Forest Entomology

Author : William Ciesla
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 694 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2011-03-08
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781444397888

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Forest Entomology by William Ciesla Pdf

Insects are the most abundant and diverse organisms that inhabit our planet and are found in all the world’s forest ecosystems. Many feed and/or breed on parts of trees. Some perform important functions, such as pollination or break-down of dead vegetation. Others weaken, deform or kill trees, and compete with humans for the many goods and services that trees and forests provide. Forest Entomology: A Global Perspective examines forest insects in a global context and reviews their dynamics, interactions with humans and methods for monitoring and management of species that damage forests. Also provided are 235 profiles of forest insects, worldwide. A series of tables provides summaries of the distribution and hosts of many more species. Included are those that damage forests, others that are simply curiosities and some that are beneficial. This book is designed as a reference for students, practicing foresters and forest health specialists, especially for those who work internationally or are concerned with species that have the potential to expand their ranges via international trade, travel or environmental changes.

Author : Robert N. Coulson,John A. Witter
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 682 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 1984-05-14
Category : Nature
ISBN : 0471025739

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Forest Entomology by Robert N. Coulson,John A. Witter Pdf

This text considers forest insects occurring in forest ecosystems, specialized forestry settings, and urban forests, with an approach and coverage that make it suitable for use in both undergraduate and graduate courses in forest entomology and forest protection. Early chapters introduce entomology, middle chapters provide the first comprehensive treatment of the principles of Integrated Pest Management (IPM) of forest insects, and later chapters discuss the pest insects according to their feeding group.

Author : Jeremy D. Allison,Timothy D. Paine,Bernard Slippers,Michael J. Wingfield
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 810 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2023-06-30
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783031115530

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Forest Entomology and Pathology by Jeremy D. Allison,Timothy D. Paine,Bernard Slippers,Michael J. Wingfield Pdf

This open access book will provide an introduction to forest entomology, the principles and techniques of forest insect pest management, the different forest insect guilds/feeding groups, and relevant forest insect pest management case studies. In addition to covering 30% of the earth, forest ecosystems provide numerous timber and non-timber products that affect our daily lives and recreational opportunities, habitat for diverse animal communities, watershed protection, play critical roles in the water cycle, and mitigate soil erosion and global warming. In addition to being the most abundant organisms in forest ecosystems, insects perform numerous functions in forests, many of which are beneficial and critical to forest health. Conversely, some insects damage and/or kill trees and reduce the capacity of forests to provide desired ecosystem services. The target audience of this book is upper-level undergraduate and graduate students and professionals interested in forest health and entomology.

Author : Willard Joseph Chamberlin
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 290 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 1931
Category : Beneficial insects
ISBN : UOM:39015068392748

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An Introduction to Forest Entomology by Willard Joseph Chamberlin Pdf

Author : Douglas C. Allen,James E. Coufal
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 172 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 1984
Category : Nature
ISBN : WISC:89031299951

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Introduction to Forest Entomology by Douglas C. Allen,James E. Coufal Pdf

Author : Douglas C. Allen,James E. Coufal
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 168 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2024-06-29
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0835786285

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Introduction to Forest Entomology by Douglas C. Allen,James E. Coufal Pdf

Author : Douglas C. Allen
Publisher : Syracuse University Press
Page : 228 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 1984-09-01
Category : Nature
ISBN : 0815623186

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Principles of Forest Entomology by Douglas C. Allen Pdf

Author : Michael R. Wagner,J.R. Cobbinah
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 214 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2013-06-29
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789401579360

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Forest entomology in West Tropical Africa: Forest insects of Ghana by Michael R. Wagner,J.R. Cobbinah Pdf

It is a great honor and indeed a privilege for me to write the Foreword to this book, the first of its kind from the Forest Products Research Institute The study of forest insects is now becoming a matter of great concern to many people all over the world because insects damage the already depleted forests and forest resources. In Ghana very little interest was shown in the insects of forest trees and products. But as forest practices have become more intensive so also have the pests on the crops increased and the damage caused increased to alarming proportions. Foresters are now becoming in creasingly aware of the immense havoc that some of these insects can cause. To aid the fight against the pests they have to be fully identified and studied so that effective control measures can be implemented. It is in an effort to bridge this gap in our knowledge that one welcomes this book by Professor Michael R. Wagner, Dr. S.K.N. Atuahene and Dr.

Author : Fred Barrows Knight,Herman John Heikkenen
Publisher : McGraw-Hill Science, Engineering & Mathematics
Page : 488 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 1980
Category : Science
ISBN : MINN:31951D00187626V

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Principles of Forest Entomology by Fred Barrows Knight,Herman John Heikkenen Pdf

Author : Kenneth G. Graham
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 412 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 1963
Category : Entomology
ISBN : UOM:39015004838184

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Concepts of Forest Entomology by Kenneth G. Graham Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 225 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 1961
Category : Insects
ISBN : LCCN:64000317

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Forest Entomology by Anonim Pdf

Author : Alexander Thomson Gillanders
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 460 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 1912
Category : Forest insects
ISBN : UOM:39015067236516

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Forest Entomology by Alexander Thomson Gillanders Pdf

Author : Beat Wermelinger
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 636 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2021-08-30
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781000406597

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Forest Insects in Europe by Beat Wermelinger Pdf

CHOICE Highly Recommended title, 2022! Forest insects play important roles ecologically and economically. They pollinate plants, decompose dead plant and animal tissue, provide food for vertebrates, regulate pest organisms and shape entire landscapes. Some are considered pests, while others provide usable products. Introduced species may become invasive, while the survival of others is threatened. Forest Insects in Europe: Diversity, Functions and Importance has been written not only with professional entomologists in mind, but also for nature lovers generally. The descriptions of the various roles insects play in forest ecosystems are intended to be easily comprehensible, but still scientific. The book is richly illustrated with attractive photos and contains 580 fascinating colour images of more than 300 different insect and spider species. The German edition was awarded the Prix Moulines by the Swiss Entomological Society in 2019.

Author : T. V. Sathe
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : Forest insects
ISBN : 8170355788

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A Textbook of Forest Entomology by T. V. Sathe Pdf

Insect pests, diseases and fire are the three worst enemies of forest. Amongst above insect pests rank first in causing damage to forest trees. The book contain 22 chapters. The introduction Contain national and international status of forestry and historical account of forest entomology. Chapters 2 to 21 are devoted for description of insect pests with respect to distribution, marks of identification, life cycle measures on highly economically important 20 crops of forest viz., Teak, Deodar, Shisham, Asan, Rubber, Oak, Semul, Willow, Walnut, Silverfir, Mahogany, Poplar, Spruce, Pine, Bamboo, Sal others. Since pesticides lead several serious problems to man and environment, more emphasis is given on biological approaches while suggesting control measures of forest pests. The book is written in simple language with sketches and photo-graphs relevantly supportive for understanding the various concepts of pests and their management in forest. This is unique book on forest pest management in the form of text book. The book will be stimulatory and helpful to students, teachers researchers and silviculturists. Contents Chapter 1: Introduction: Chapter 2: Pests of Teak; Chapter 3: Pests of Deodar; Chapter 4: Pests of Shisham; Chapter 5: Pests of Rubber; Chapter 6: Pests of Asan; Chapter 7: Pests of Oak; Chapter 8: Pests of Semul; Chapter 9: Pests of Mahogany; Chapter 10: Pests of Willow; Chapter 11: Pests of Wallnut; Chapter 12: Pests of Silverfir; Chapter 13: Pests of Poplar; Chapter 14: Pests of Spruce; Chapter 15: Pests of Pine; Chapter 16: Pests of Bamboo; Chapter 17: Pests of Sal; Chapter 18: Pests of Babul; Chapter 19: Pests of Subabul; Chapter 20: Pests of Satinwood and others; Chapter 21: Pests of Neem

Author : Alan A. Berryman
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 284 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2012-12-06
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781468450804

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Forest Insects by Alan A. Berryman Pdf

This book is intended as a general text for undergraduates studying the manage ment of forest insect pests. It is divided into four parts: insects, ecology, manage ment, and practice. Part I, Insects, contains two chapters. The first is intended to provide an overview of the general attributes of insects. Recognizing that it is impossible to adequately treat such a diverse and complex group of organisms in such a short space, I have attempted to highlight those insectan characteristics that make them difficult animals to combat. I have also tried to expose the insects' weak points, those attributes that make them vulnerable to manipulation by human actions. Even so, this first chapter will seem inadequate and sketchy to many of my colleagues. Ideally, this book should be used in conjunction with a laboratory manual covering insect anatomy, physiology, biology, behavior, and classifica tion in much greater depth-in fact, this is how I organize my forest entomology course. It is hoped that this first chapter will provide nonentomologists with a general feel for the insects and with a broad understanding of their strengths and weaknesses, while Chapter 2 will provide a brief overview of the diverse insect fauna that attacks the various parts of forest trees and their products.