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Biology and management of insect pests in North American intensively managed hardwood forest systems [electronic resource].

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Washington, D.C. : United States. Dept. of Energy. Office of Environmental Management, 2005.
Oak Ridge, Tenn. : Distributed by the Office of Scientific and Technical Information, U.S. Dept. of Energy.
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29 pages : digital, PDF file
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United States. Department of Agriculture, United States. Department of Energy. Office of Environmental Management, and United States. Department of Energy. Office of Scientific and Technical Information
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Summary
Annu. Rev. Entomol. 50:1-29. Abstract Increasing demand for wood and wood products is putting stress on traditional forest production areas, leading to long-term economic and environmental concerns. Intensively managed hardwood forest systems (IMHFS), grown using conventional agricultural as well as forestry methods, can help alleviate potential problems in natural forest production areas. Although IMHFS can produce more biomass per hectare per year than natural forests, the ecologically simplified, monocultural systems may greatly increase the crops susceptibility to pests. Species in the genera Populus and Salix comprise the greatest acreage in IMHFS in North America, but other species, including Liquidambar styracifua and Platanus occidentalis, are also important. We discuss life histories, realized and potential damage, and management options for the most economically infuential pests that affect these hardwood species. The substantial inherent challenges associated with pest management in the monocultural environments created by IMHFS are reviewed. Finally, we discuss ways to design IMHFS that may reduce their susceptibility to pests, increase their growth and productivity potential, and create a more sustainable environment.
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E 1.99:835567
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Published through SciTech Connect.
01/01/2005.
"05-01-P"
Annu. Rev. Entomol. 50 1-29 FT
Hart, E., R.; Mattson, W., J.; Coyle, David R.; Nebeker, T., E.
Funding Information
AI09-00SR22188
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