"The aim of this publication is to probide a useful list of the principal pathogens that have been reported on forest and ornamental trees in New Zealand. It is intended for use by pathologists and foresters as a convenient reference to the causes of disease, to brief descriptions of the diseases, and to the relevant New Zealand literature ..."--Preface

The book is intended to provide comprehensive introduction to the important aspects of the field of forest pathology and tree diseases. The book is arranged in two major parts. The fundamental chapters, present forest diseases, pathogens, epidemics, and management that is applicable to all forest trees. The applied chapters on the individual crops that are grouped alphabetically present information on the symptoms, pathogen and integrated management of major diseases of forest trees. It was designed to give a broad overview of the field of forest pathology but with sufficient detail that they will be able to assess their specific role as practicing forestry professionals. Note: T& F does not sell or distribute the Hardback in India, Pakistan, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka.

This book is a printed edition of the Special Issue "Forest Pathology and Plant Health" that was published in Forests