Book description
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. William M. Ciesla
studied forestry and forest entomology at the State University of New
York, College of Environmental Science and Forestry. He is a forest
health specialist and has held positions with USDA Forest Service, Food
and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations and as a forest
health consultant. He has worked in over 30 countries, is
author/co-author of over 160 publications and is the 2005 recipient of
the Western Forest Insect Work Conference, Founder's Award.
