Bark Beetle Outbreaks In Western North America PDF Download

An unprecedented multi-species bark beetle epidemic has caused severe tree mortality across western North American forests, prompting concerns about the safety, management, and future health and development of these changing landscapes.The significant ecological and socioeconomic impacts associated with bark beetle outbreaks present issues and challenges best addressed through cooperation among community residents, policymakers, and managers. The public's perception of both the epidemic and ability of resource managers to respond effectively varies considerably depending on location and time since disturbance. A thorough understanding of this and other human aspects of bark beetle outbreaks is necessary to alleviate the potential tension between managers and stakeholders created by management actions. Accordingly, this annotated bibliography emphasizes the social and economic impacts and considerations of bark beetle outbreaks. In addition, it provides relevant information on bark beetle ecology and biology, ecological impacts and responses, and management approaches and implications. It is intended primarily as a reference for resource managers seeking recent scientific findings in order to make informed decisions that are crucial to the well being of both forest and human communities. A varied compilation of resources is provided, such as peer-reviewed scientific literature, symposium proceedings, technical reports, management guides, annotated bibliographies, and internet sources. Included are studies on multiple bark beetle species and outbreaks occurring throughout western North America, with the majority of the studies having been published between 2008 and 2013.