Tree species world-wide are under increasing threat from diseases and insects, many of
which are non-native. The integrity of our natural, urban and plantation forest ecosystems …

Early intervention, effective management, and regulations are essential to mitigate the
potential negative impacts of invasive forest insects. Biosurveillance provides the necessary …

The American chestnut, whitebark pine, and several species of ash in the eastern United
States are just a few of the North American tree species that have been functionally lost or …

Protected forest has important roles in protecting life support systems through water
management, maintain micro climate stability, flood prevention, erosion control, prevention …

This article explored attitudes toward using genetic engineering (GE) for restoring American
chestnut (AC) trees, and cognitive and socio-demographic factors related to these attitudes …

European ash (Fraxinus excelsior L.) is a highly valued native species in the UK and
elsewhere. The rapid spread and predicted impact of ash dieback (caused by …

Contemporary scientific and technological endeavours face public and political pressure to
adopt open, transparent and democratically accountable practices of public engagement …

Sustainable management and conservation (SMC) projects for natural resources in
collaboration with Indigenous Peoples using a genomics approach are increasing in …

ABSTRACT A genetically modified variant of the critically endangered American chestnut
(Castanea dentata) has been developed for use in restoring the species. This essay argues …

The need for tools and technologies for understanding and quantifying invasive species has
never been greater. Rates of infestation vary on the species or organism being examined …