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    FOREST HEALTH

    DISEASES
    HILARIO, XYRA LEIGH P.

    GUAY, CLEVER
    CONCEPT AND MEANING

     Forest Health Disease- are diseases that affect trees and forest systems, and they can be biotic or
    abiotic. These diseases affect the growth of the forest, structures, and services such as carbon
    sequestration and water filtration. Human activities which include putting in place the wrong species
    or styles of logging can actually worsen their impact.
    IMPORTANT TERMINOLOGIES

     Pathogens- Tree disease is caused by pathogens, which include bacteria, viruses, and fungi.
     Pest – Insects, animals, or other organism that feed on or damage trees, disrupting forest health.
     Invasive Species- Non-native species, which increase rapidly and invade native species to negatively
    affect the condition of forests.
     Environmental Stressors- Abiotic factors like drought, air pollution, and climate change that weaken
    trees and make them more susceptible to disease.
    IMPORTANCE AND USES

     Protecting Ecosystem- Maintaining healthy forests preserves biodiversity, wildlife habitats, and critical
    ecosystem services.
     Ensuring Timber Supply- Effective disease management supports sustainable timber production and
    forest-based industries.
     Resource Management- Informing sustainable forestry practices and product utilization.
     Ecosystem Resilience- Identifying and mitigating threats to maintain forest health and ecological
    balance.
    TYPES OF FOREST HEALTH DISEASES AND ISSUES

     Abiotic Diseases - biological factors such as drought, pollution, and soil deterioration, which increases
    tree’ s vulnerability to diseases.
     Biotic Diseases- Caused by living organisms like fungi, bacteria, insects, and invasive species.
     Insect Pests- Insects that feed on, causing structural damage and weakening the tree.
     Fungal Diseases- Caused by pathogenic fungi that attack trees, such as root rot and cankers.
     Invasive Species- Non-native plants, insects, or pathogens that outcompete and displace native
    species.
    LEGAL BASIS

    INTERNATIONAL FOREST STEWARDSHIP NATIONAL AND LOCAL FOREST


    AGREEMENT COUNCIL (FSC) POLICIES

     Global initiatives like the  A lot of manufacturers display  Conservation of forests around
    Convention on Biological FSC certifications as a guarantee various countries, policies to
    Diversity and the International that the forest products used prevent the spread of invasive
    Plant Protection Convention come from well managed and species in the natural
    guide transnational efforts to sustainably produced forests. ecosystem, and used to monitor
    address forest health issues. the health of forest.
    MANAGEMENT APPROACHES

     Prevention- Proactive measures to mitigate disease and disturbance risks.


     Adaptation- Minimize the impact of existing forest health issues, including targeted
    treatment, containment, and restoration efforts.
     Restoration- Rehabilitating damaged forests to regain ecosystem function.
     Early Detection- Rapid identification of emerging threats for timely intervention.
    ISSUES AND CONCERNS

     Limited resources- Lack of funds, staff and equipment remain major challrnges to implementing
    sound forest health management strategies across many parts of the world.
     Climate Change- It changes temperature and rainfall regimes, making forest less resistant to disease
    attacks and pests.
     Lack of Awareness- Lack of public knowledge results in continued bad practices within the forests
    section.
     Invasive Species- No measures to check the flow of invasive species species with trade and travel
    affecting the health of the forestsin the world.

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