Insects and Diseases
Forests contain diverse insect communities. Native insect herbivores, predators, omnivores, and pollinators all provide important ecosystem services that promote healthy forests. However, some native and invasive insects can cause problematic tree damage and are considered pests. These pest insects can cause both economic and ecological damage.
Forest Insects
Forest Pathogens
| Eastern White Pine Dieback in the Southern Appalachian Mountains |
| Pitch Canker: A Fungal Disease of Southern Pine Forests |
| Sugarberry Dieback and Mortality |
Beneficial insects
| A pollinator-friendly garden can be created in the shade |
| Creating Pollinator Nesting Boxes to Help Native Bees |
| Trees and Shrubs as Resources for Pollinators |
Hemlock woolly adelgid
Infographics
External Links
| UGA Protecting pollinators page |
| GFC forest health page |
| GFC hemlock woolly adelgid page |