Hazard-rating systems in forest insect pest management : symposium proceedings, Athens, Georgia, July 31-August 1, 1980 /

Abstract

Recent interest in rating forest stand susceptibility to insect damage prompted the organization of this symposium on hazard-rating systems in forest pest management. The theme of the symposium was the development and use of stand susceptibility rating systems for insect pests of North American forests. The aims of the symposium were (1) to identify hazardand risk-rating methods in use in North America and to discuss land managers' experience with them; (2) to investigate methods for developing, validating, and implementing rating systems; and (3) to identify where additional needs exist to improve the utility of rating systems. How well these goals have been accomplished can be judged from the papers included in these Proceedings.