Pests and Disease

New York steps up response to tree-killing pests

smccreary — Thu, 05 Jun 2008 09:01:25 -0400

New York has taken new efforts to stop the influx and spread of tree-killing pests such as the Emerald Ash Borer, Asian Longhorned Beetle and Sirex Wood Wasp by restricting the importation, transportation and sale of untreated firewood. The action closely follows measures imposed by Pennsylvania and other states to stem the proliferation of invasive species that can wipe out trees in forests and neighborhoods.

Great Plains Tree and Forest Invasives Initiative survey work underway

smccreary — Fri, 16 May 2008 09:16:01 -0400

Through the Great Plains Tree and Forest Invasives Initiative, state forestry agencies in Nebraska, Kansas, North Dakota and South Dakota are working together to prepare for the arrival of invasive species in the Great Plains. The agencies are assessing the region's tree resources, determining and addressing the potential impacts of invasives to those resources, creating public awareness of invasive species and promoting species diversity.

Coalition Letter: FY07 Appropriation for USDA APHIS - September 21, 2005

smccreary — Wed, 21 Sep 2005 00:00:00 -0400

September 21, 2005

The Honorable Robert Bennett, Chairman
Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development and Related Agencies - U.S. Senate
Washington, D.C. 20510

The Honorable Herbert Kohl, Ranking Member
Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development and Related Agencies - U.S. Senate
Washington, D.C. 20510

Preparing for Invasive Species Outbreaks: A Workbook for State Foresters (2004)

admin — Tue, 30 Mar 2004 00:10:00 -0500

This workbook provides general guidelines and questions you'll likely need to answer following detection of an invasive species. The unique organizational structure in each state may require some detective work to get the answers to these questions. But getting ready now will facilitate a rapid response when you need one.

National Association of State Foresters
Forest Health Protection Committee
March 2004

NASF Resolution No. 2003-3: Spread of Hemlock Woolly Adelgid

smccreary — Wed, 17 Sep 2003 23:00:03 -0400

ORIGIN OF RESOLUTION:
Northeastern Area Association of State Foresters (NAASF) and the NASF Forest Health Protection Committee

ISSUE OF CONCERN:
Spread of Hemlock Woolly Adelgid.

NASF Resolution No. 2002-8: Impacts of the Southern Pine Beetle

smccreary — Thu, 03 Oct 2002 00:00:08 -0400

ORIGIN OF RESOLUTION:
Forest Health Protection Committee
Southern Group of State Foresters

ISSUE OF CONCERN:
The economic and social impact of losses due to Southern pine beetle (SPB) on non-industrial private forests in the South is great when SPB populations are high.

BACKGROUND:
The forest products industry is economically important to the South, accounting for 58% of the total US wood production, and almost 16% of the world's production. It also provides about 700,000 jobs and generates $118 billion in total industry output.

NASF Resolution No. 2000-4: Spread of Hemlock Woolly Adelgid

smccreary — Thu, 05 Oct 2000 00:00:04 -0400

ORIGIN OF RESOLUTION:
Northeastern Area Association of State Foresters

ISSUE OF CONCERN:
Spread of hemlock woolly adelgid.

NASF Resolution No. 1998-8: Asian Long-horned Beetle in US

smccreary — Fri, 09 Oct 1998 00:00:08 -0400

Relating to the Asian Long-horned Beetle in the United States

WHEREAS, The Asian Long-horned Beetle, Anoplophora glabripennis, is a destructive tree killing insect not native to the United States; and

WHEREAS, significant portions of the urban, suburban, and rural forest trees of the United States are known or potential host species for the Asian Long-horned Beetle; and

NASF Resolution No. 1998-7: Slow the Spread of European Gypsy Moth

smccreary — Fri, 09 Oct 1998 00:00:07 -0400

Slow the Spread

Since its introduction into the United States the European gypsy moth has spread to all or part of 17 Eastern States and the District of Columbia. In the West, both the European gypsy moth and the Asian gypsy moth continues to make inroads in the Western States and the Canadian provinces. The area already infested by the gypsy moth represents only 25% of the total area that will be susceptible to outbreaks as the insect spreads.