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Managing the health of plantation eucalypts in Tasmania

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posted on 2023-05-23, 18:50 authored by Timothy WardlawTimothy Wardlaw
Tasmania’s eucalypt plantation estate of 240,000 ha of Eucalyptus nitens and E. globulus has matured and is progressively transitioning into its second rotation. The main established (mostly native) pest and disease threats to the plantation estate are well known and the threat profile is stable. Importantly, all stages of plantation development through the first rotation have been exposed to these pest and disease threats. Pest-specific integrated pest management is used to protect plantations from the two most prevalent and damaging pest groups – native marsupial browsers and Chrysomelid leaf beetles. Pest-specific management is not used for the less prevalent pests and diseases. However, periodically damaging outbreaks / epidemics of these less prevalent pests and diseases when they occur, are either managed reactively upon detection (for example autumn gum moth), or their impacts are tolerated (for example fungal leaf diseases). Current practices for the management of these pest and disease threats are reviewed and the outcomes of management are evaluated.

History

Publication title

Proceedings from the durable eucalypts on drylands: protecting and enhancing value workshop

Editors

CM Altaner, TJ Murray, J Morgenroth

Pagination

26-38

Department/School

School of Natural Sciences

Event title

Durable eucaltpts on drylands: protecting and enhancing value

Event Venue

Blenheim, New Zealand

Date of Event (Start Date)

2017-04-19

Date of Event (End Date)

2017-04-20

Repository Status

  • Restricted

Socio-economic Objectives

Hardwood plantations

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