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National Insect and Disease Risk Map

The 2013-2027 National Insect and Disease Risk Map (NIDRM) is a nationwide strategic assessment and database of the potential hazard for tree mortality due to major forest insects and diseases. The goal is to summarize landscape-level patterns of potential insect and disease activity. 

Inputs

Layers (beetles, declines, diseases, defoliators, exotics, composite data, Hawaiian pests)

Outputs

A risk map showcasing activity patterns for the selected threat on tree mortality.

Format:

Web

Audience:

Researcher, Extension, Land Manager

Time Investment:

Low

Spatial Scale:

National

Time Scale:

Other

Tool Developers:

USDA Forest Service State and Private Forestry Organization’s Forest Health Protection Program