Forestry pest problems of the South Pacific - the price of progress.

Authors: G. P. Hosking
Publication: New Zealand Journal of Forestry, Volume N.Z.J.For. 1984, Issue N.Z.J.For. 29(2) 1984, pp 185-192, Aug 1984
Publisher: New Zealand Institute of Forestry

Abstract: Forestry pest problems in that part of the South Pacific bounded by eastern Australia, New Zealand, French Polynesia and Papua New Guinea, are largely a phenomenon of recent times. They are related to efforts to manage natural forests, and to develop plantations of both native and exotic species.

Present forest pest problems fall into four broad categories: (1) Those associated with the more intensive use of natural forests. (2) Those associated with the plantation planting of native tree species, (3) Those associated with plantation plantings of exotic tree species. (4) Those associated with the establishment of exotic pests.