The present position of forest entomology in Great Britain
1997
Evans, H.F.
Forest entomology in Great Britain was in its infancy when J.W. Munro wrote his article on the subject 70 years ago. The present article traces progress in forest entomology since that time, building on the main features identified by Munro. Several key facets are identified and described, namely: 1. The differences between Britain's forests and those on continental Europe and the role played by our expanding forest resources since the 1914-18 war. In this context, the roles of exotic associations between insects and their host trees is stressed. 2. The need for training and expertise in aiding our understanding of the ecology of forest insects. Here the roles of university teaching departments and the establishment of a strong Forestry Commission research base is emphasized. 3. The danger of imported forest pests is ever present and has certainly been illustrated by the appearance of many new pests during the past 70 years. Notable among the pests that, through Pest Risk Analysis, have been identified as posing a threat to our forests are bark beetles from Europe, especially Ips typographus. Pest status does not end at the forest gate and consideration is also given to those insects affecting forest products. 4. Finally, new approaches and new tools, not available to Munro and his colleagues are considered both as pest management options and for improving the biodiversity of our forest estate.
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