{"product_id":"forest-entomology-isbn-9781444333145","title":"Forest Entomology","description":"Insects are the most abundant and diverse organisms that inhabit our planet and are found in all the world’s forest ecosystems.  Many feed and\/or breed on parts of trees.  Some perform important functions, such as pollination or break-down of dead vegetation.  Others weaken, deform or kill trees, and compete with humans for the many goods and services that trees and forests provide.  \u003ci\u003eForest\u003c\/i\u003e \u003ci\u003eEntomology: A Global Perspective\u003c\/i\u003e examines forest insects in a global context and reviews their dynamics, interactions with humans and methods for monitoring and management of species that damage forests.  Also provided are 235 profiles of forest insects, worldwide.  A series of tables provides summaries of the distribution and hosts of many more species. Included are those that damage forests, others that are simply curiosities and some that are beneficial. This book is designed as a reference for students, practicing foresters and forest health specialists, especially for those who work internationally or are concerned with species that have the potential to expand their ranges via international trade, travel or environmental changes.  Preface  \u003cp\u003eAcknowledgements\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1 The World’s Forests and Their Dynamics\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2 Forest Insect Dynamics\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3 Forest Insect and Human Interactions\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4 Monitoring Forest Insects, Their Damage and Damage Potential\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5 Management of Forest Insect Pests\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6 Forest Insect Orders and Families\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7 Foliage Feeding Insects – Lepidoptera\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8 Other Foliage Feeding Insects\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9 Bark and Ambrosia Beetles\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10 Large Cambium and Wood Boring Insects\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11 Sucking Insects\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12 Gall Insects\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13 Tip, Shoot and Regeneration Insects\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14 Insects of Tree Reproductive Structures\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15 Insects of Wood in Use\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences Cited\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e“With species movement rapidly shrinking the globe, this work is a timely contribution truly transnational in scope.”  (\u003ci\u003eThe Quarterly Review of Biology\u003c\/i\u003e, 1 December 2012)\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"A very thorough subject and taxonomic index and separate host index are helpful for indentifying the world's major forest pests. Summing Up: Highly recommended. Upper-division undergraduates through professionals.\" (Choice, 1 November 2011)\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cb\u003eWilliam M. Ciesla\u003c\/b\u003e studied forestry and forest entomology at the State University of New York, \u003cst1:place w:st=\"on\"\u003e\u003cst1:placetype w:st=\"on\"\u003eCollege\u003c\/st1:placetype\u003e of \u003cst1:placename w:st=\"on\"\u003eEnvironmental Science\u003c\/st1:placename\u003e\u003c\/st1:place\u003e and Forestry.  He is a forest health specialist and has held positions with USDA Forest Service, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations and as a forest health consultant. He has worked in over 30 countries, is author\/co-author of over 160 publications and is the 2005 recipient of the \u003cst1:place w:st=\"on\"\u003e\u003cst1:placename w:st=\"on\"\u003eWestern\u003c\/st1:placename\u003e \u003cst1:placetype w:st=\"on\"\u003eForest\u003c\/st1:placetype\u003e\u003c\/st1:place\u003e Insect Work Conference, Founder’s Award. Insects are the most abundant and diverse organisms that inhabit our planet and are found in all the world’s forest ecosystems.  Many feed and\/or breed on parts of trees.  Some perform important functions, such as pollination or break-down of dead vegetation.  Others weaken, deform or kill trees, and compete with humans for the many goods and services that trees and forests provide.  \u003cst1:place w:st=\"on\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eForest\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/st1:place\u003e \u003ci\u003eEntomology: A Global Perspective\u003c\/i\u003e examines forest insects in a global context and reviews their dynamics, interactions with humans and methods for monitoring and management of species that damage forests.  Also provided are 235 profiles of forest insects, worldwide.  A series of tables provides sumaries of the distribution and hosts of many more species. Included are those that damage forests, others that are simply curiosities and some that are beneficial. This book is designed as a reference for students, practicing foresters and forest health specialists, especially for those who work internationally or are concerned with species that have the potential to expand their ranges via international trade, travel or environmental changes.","brand":"Wiley-Blackwell","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47989233385701,"sku":"NP9781444333145","price":139.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9781444333145.jpg?v=1761783309","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/forest-entomology-isbn-9781444333145","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}