Canadian Forest Service Publications
Threat at the border: oak wilt caused by Bretziella fagacearum. 2020. Tanguay, P. NRCan, CFS, Laurentian Forestry Centre, Québec, QC. Branching Out from the Canadian Forest Service, Laurentian Forestry Centre. No. 125. 2 p.
Year: 2020
Issued by: Laurentian Forestry Centre
Catalog ID: 40245
Language: English
Series: Branching Out (LFC - Québec)
Availability: PDF (download)
Abstract
For forest insects and pathogens, borders do not exist. With the increase in crossborder trade and climate change, the risk of them crossing over into Canada has grown significantly. When the right conditions are in place, these exotic pests will attack trees that have not yet developed an effective defence system against them, allowing these new species to propagate beyond their natural range. The integrity of Canada’s forests may thus be put in jeopardy by these newcomers. What role does research play in today’s efforts to prevent the introduction into Canada of the fungus that causes oak wilt?
Also available under the title:
Une menace aux frontières : le flétrissement du chêne causé par Bretziella fagacearum. L’éclaircie du Service canadien des forêts, Centre de foresterie des Laurentides. No. 125.
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