The effect of pests and pathogens on forest harvesting regimes: A bioeconomic model

Stability Analysis of a Delayed Paranthrene tabaniformis (Rott.) Control Model for Poplar Forests in China

“…Notably, various mathematical models, such as logistic, pulse, and continuous models, have been established and used to simulate the occurrence of pests and diseases, offering scientific insights for forestry and related management [15][16][17][18][19][20][21][22][23]. For example, Abbott et al [22] introduced a model incorporating diffusion and spatially dependent randomness, thus enhancing our understanding of the synchronization of forest insect populations.…”

Strategies to manage tree pest and disease outbreaks: a balancing act

“…For all other trees, however, the most effective disease management will likely vary depending on the vector type and whether timber quality is an important consideration. Removal of infected trees may be appropriate in commercial sites as the felled trees retain their timber quality while the introduced gaps can reduce disease spread [12]. Regular forest maintenance and removal of trees that are damaged or have been weakened by disease may reduce the chance of infection and subsequently the likelihood of severe outbreaks [13,14].…”