Predicting outbreaks of Pseudocoremia suavis on Douglas fir.

Authors: M. K. Kay
Publication: New Zealand Journal of Forestry, Volume N.Z.J.For. 1983, Issue N.Z.J.For. 28(1) 1983, pp 68-72, May 1983
Publisher: New Zealand Institute of Forestry

Abstract: This paper presents the final data from a study oj endemic populations of Pseudocoremia suavis on Douglas fir. The correlation o rainfall, during the early developmental stages of P. suavis, with subsequent population development is described as a predictive tool for focusing attention on high risk Douglas fir plantations.