Atténuation des effets des infestations d’insectes et aménagement durable des forêts

Insect outbreaks are natural and recurring disturbances that have a greater impact on wood-fibre supply than wildfires. Proactive rather than reactive management strategies provide the best opportunity to reduce future forest damage. An insect outbreak is an opportunity to design and implement strategies such as increasing species and structural diversity that favour long-term system resilience. Short-term local action should be balanced with regional coordination to attain long-term goals.