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Saving Our Trees: Preventing Imported Forest Pests
May 6th, 7 pm EST
Join Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies for ‘Saving Our Trees: Preventing Imported Forest Pests’ – a virtual panel discussion The panel discussion will explore the history of the imported forest pest problem, recent challenges, the economics of the issue, the role of horticulture and international shipping, and potential policy and management solutions. There will be ample time for Q&A.
Imported forest pests are one of the biggest threats facing our nation’s trees. When we lose trees, we also lose the essential services they perform, such as filtering air pollution, reducing flooding, cooling neighborhoods, providing wildlife habitat, and storing carbon that would otherwise contribute to climate change. It’s an expensive problem, too. Removing and replanting trees killed by forest pests cost homeowners and municipalities billions annually.
This event is moderated by science journalist Gabriel Popkin, will feature Gary Lovett (forest ecologist, Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies), Susan Frankel (plant pathologist, USDA Pacific Southwest Research Station), and Faith Campbell (President, Center for Invasive Species Prevention).
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