Approaches to Forecasting Damage by Invasive Forest Pathogens
A special issue of Forests (ISSN 1999-4907). This special issue belongs to the section "Forest Health".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 January 2025 | Viewed by 224
Special Issue Editors
Interests: Forest pathogen identification; Forest disease control; Forest disease resistance; Pathogenic mechanisms of forest diseases; Biological control; Genomics of forest pathogens
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Invasive forest pathogens pose a significant threat to global forest ecosystems, causing widespread damage and economic losses. Forecasting the spread and impact of these pathogens is crucial for effective management and mitigation strategies. The Special Issue "Approaches to Forecasting Damage by Invasive Forest Pathogens" aims to bring together cutting-edge research on predictive modeling, risk assessment, surveillance techniques, and management strategies for invasive forest pathogens. The scope includes, but is not limited to, the development of early warning systems, spatial modeling approaches, remote sensing applications, and decision-support tools. The Special Issue will feature original research articles, reviews, case studies, and methodologies that showcase the latest advancements in predicting the spread and impact of invasive forest pathogens. Topics may include novel modeling techniques, data integration methods, emerging technologies, and interdisciplinary approaches. We are soliciting contributions that address key challenges in forecasting damage by invasive forest pathogens. Submissions may focus on predictive modeling, risk assessment frameworks, surveillance methods, management strategies, case studies of successful forecasting efforts, or innovative tools for decision-making in invasive species management.
Dr. Peiqin Li
Guest Editor
Dr. Chaoqiong Liang
Guest Editor Assistant
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Keywords
- invasive forest pathogens
- predictive modeling
- risk assessment
- surveillance techniques
- early warning systems
- spatial modeling approaches
- remote sensing applications
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