The mountain pine beetle : a synthesis of biology, management, and impacts on lodgepole pine / edited by Les Safranyink and Bill Wilson; issued by the Pacific Forestry Centre. : Fo144-4/2006E-PDF

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This book presents a synthesis of published information on mountain pine beetle (Dendroctonus ponderosae Hopkins [Coleoptera: Scolytidae]) biology and management with an emphasis on lodgepole pine (Pinus contorta Dougl. ex Loud. var. latifolia Engelm.) forests of western Canada. Intended as a reference for researchers as well as forest managers, the book covers three main subject areas: mountain pine beetle biology, management, and socioeconomic concerns. The chapters on biology cover taxonomy, life history and habits, distribution, insect-host tree interactions, development and survival, epidemiology, and outbreak history. The management section covers management strategy, survey and detection, proactive and preventive management, and decision support tools. The chapters on socioeconomic aspects include an economic examination of management programs and the utilization of post-beetle salvage timber in solid wood, panelboard, pulp and paper products.

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Publication information
Department/Agency Canada. Natural Resources Canada. Canadian Forest Service.
Title The mountain pine beetle : a synthesis of biology, management, and impacts on lodgepole pine / edited by Les Safranyink and Bill Wilson; issued by the Pacific Forestry Centre.
Publication type Monograph
Language [English]
Format Electronic
Electronic document
Other formats CD-ROM-[English]
Note(s) The catalogue number (Fo144-4/2006E) and ISBN (0-662-42623-1) for the print edition have been incorrectly copied in this electronic publication.
Publishing information Victoria - British Columbia : Natural Resources Canada. 2006.
Description 317p.figs., graphs, references, tables, photographs, index
ISBN 0-662-42625-8
Catalogue number
  • Fo144-4/2006E-PDF
Subject terms Forest management
Pests
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