num_pages: 304
description: This guide synthesizes the most current information available on the pests and environmental conditions that can damage Californias conifers the vast majority of native trees in the state. Authoritative and easy-to-use it is an essential reference for biologists arborists ecologists foresters and everyone who needs up-to-date information on conifer pests in one convenient manual.o Species accounts cover life cycles habits distribution and significance of each pest and discuss valuable options for reducing or avoiding damageo 111 clear color photographs show damage caused by 80 insects diseases fungi parasitic plants animals and other destructive agentso The only guide to include information on environmental factors such as air pollution salt and frost as well as biological agentso Appendices list pests and diseases by tree species and by part of the tree affected
language: English
title: Pests of the Native California Conifers
publisher: University of California Press