Forest Health Monitoring and Management in Tennessee

Monitoring and managing for insects, diseases, and invasive plants can improve the productivity and resiliency of our forests in Tennessee. In this webinar, we cover updates on forest health topics, including:
• Discussion of Integrated Pest Management strategies for Hemlock Woolly Adelgid from Jackie Broeker (TDA-Division of Forestry, Strike Team Coordinator)
• Research updates on a variety of current insects and diseases that impact forest health from Dr. Denita Hadziabdic-Guerry and Dr. Bill Klingeman (University of Tennessee, Department of Entomology and Plant Pathology)
• Examples of management strategies for Emerald Ash Borer in urban settings from Jennifer Smith (Horticulturist, Nashville Metro Water Services and Coordinator, Metro Tree Advisory Committee)
• Overview of invasive plant monitoring and management at Great Smoky Mountain National Park from Jesse Webster (Forester, National Park Service)
• Overview of emerging pests and pathogens in the eastern United States from Cindy Bilbrey (TDA-Division of Consumer and Industry Services, State Entomologist)