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Increase resilience and resistance of trees to invasive insects

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Approach

Increase resilience and resistance of trees to invasive insects.

Tactics

  • Develop an integrated pest management strategy that includes identifying insect-resistant seed.
  • Identify current and projected distribution of invasive insects of concern.
  • Identify and monitor other non-native.
  • invasive insects that are not currently present in the region but may be a risk in the future.

Sensitivity

Strategy

Halofsky, J.E.; Peterson, D.L.; Ho, J.J.; Little, N.J.; Joyce, L.A., eds. (2018). Climate change vulnerability and adaptation in the Intermountain Region. Gen. Tech. Rep. RMRS-GTR-375. Fort Collins, CO: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Rocky Mountain Research Station.

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Climate Change Effect

Resource Area

Relevant Region

Northern Plains
Northwest
Southeast
Southern Plains
Southwest