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Title Management systems IV: Forest health surveillance, invasive species and quarantine.

Author(s) Wylie, F. R.; Speight, M.

Book chapter Insect pests in tropical forestry 2012 No. Ed. 2 pp. 240-274

DOI 10.1079/9781845936365.0240

Publisher information CABI, Wallingford, UK

Language of Text English

URL http://www.cabi.org/CABeBooks/default.aspx?site=107&page=45&LoadModule=PDFHier&BookID=689

Record Number 20123223697

Abstract

The purpose, requirements, methodologies and costs of forest health surveillance are discussed. An example of survey form and surveillance guidelines is provided. The common pathways of exotic pest entry into a country and examples of such introductions are presented. Prevention and management options are highlighted.

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