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Monitoring Forest Health in North Carolina

Monitoring Forest Health in North Carolina. Robert Trickel, Forest Health Branch Head North Carolina Forest Service 2/17/2012. Forest Invaders. Forest Health. Robert Trickel Branch Head. Brian Heath- FH Specialist/ Forester Craig Lawing-FH Tech. Jason Moan- FHM Coord.

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Monitoring Forest Health in North Carolina

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  1. Monitoring Forest Health in North Carolina Robert Trickel, Forest Health Branch Head North Carolina Forest Service 2/17/2012

  2. Forest Invaders

  3. Forest Health Robert Trickel Branch Head • Brian Heath- FH Specialist/ Forester • Craig Lawing-FH Tech • Jason Moan- FHM Coord • Ryan Blaedow- FH Specialist/ Forester • Wayne Langston-FH Tech

  4. Forest Health Program Responsibilities • Provide assistance to landowners of the state in the detection and control of destructive forest insects and diseases and other threats • train and support field personnel in forest pest issues • provide diagnostic and control support and services • inspect state’s nurseries for emerging I&D issues • Network with universities, and state and national agencies to stay informed of new threats, controls, and current research • Aerial and ground surveys Monitor and survey for threats to NC’s forests

  5. Forest Health Program Responsibilities • Provide assistance to landowners of the state in the detection and control of destructive forest insects and diseases and other threats • train and support field personnel in forest pest issues • provide diagnostic and control support and services • inspect state’s nurseries and seed orchards for emerging I&D issues • Network with universities, and state and national agencies to stay informed of new threats, controls, and current research • Aerial and ground surveys

  6. Forest Health Program Responsibilities • Monitor and survey for threats to NC’s forests • Coordinate and complete aerial and ground surveys

  7. Projects/Surveys

  8. Imminent Invasive Pests Emerald Ash Borer Gypsy Moth Thousand Cankers Disease Laurel Wilt Source: www.ncforestservice/forest_health/monitoring_invasives.htm

  9. Imminent Invasive Pests Laurel Wilt Source: www.ncforestservice/forest_health/monitoring_invasives.htm

  10. Imminent Invasive Pests Threats not associated with firewood Sudden Oak Death Cogongrass

  11. Questions?

  12. Robert Trickel Forest Health Branch Head Rob.trickel@ncagr.gov 919-857-4858

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