Forest Health in the South: Preparing for Future Challenges
Webinar Details
When:
Dec 15, 2021 2:00 pm US/Eastern
Length: 01:00 (hh:mm)
Advance Registration NOT required.
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Presenter(s):
- Dr. Kier D. Klepzig- Director/Scientist of Entomology and Microbiology, The Jones Center at Ichauway
- Dr Kamal J.K. Gandhi-Professor of Forest Entomology, UGA Warnell School of Forestry & Natural Resources
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This webinar will discuss predicted changes in the southern forest resource, how they may impact forest health, current tools for detecting forest health issues, and a plan for responding to possible pandemics in pines.
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The forests of the southern united states are regional, national and even global assets which must be managed to be sustainable, resilient and productive. However, these resources are threatened by climate change, land use changes, and invasive species. The Southern Forest Futures Project explored these changes and what they would mean for forest managers and landowners at the state, private and federal levels. Southern pines are especially vulnerable to new invasive pests or pathogens. A diverse group of managers and researchers are developing a plan – the Pine Pandemic Prevention Plan (P4) to provide managers with the tools they may need to deal with any new invasive that might threaten the health of pines in the South. This webinar will discuss the plan, and seeks input into its development.
Presenter: Dr. Kier Klepzig, Director/Scientist of Entomology and Microbiology, The Jones Center at Ichauway
Presenter: Dr. Kamal Gandhi, Professor of Forest Entomology, UGA Warnell School of Forestry and Natural Resources
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