Recommendations for improving risk awareness, managing impacts, and delivering effective action in managing tree pests and pathogens in urban environments
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Author(s)
Raum, Susanne
Collins, C Matilda
Urquhart, Julie
Egerer, Monika
Pauleit, Stephan
Type
Journal Article
Abstract
Urban trees are increasingly threatened by insect pests and pathogens, notably, but not exclusively, by accidental exotic introductions. The future health of these trees and preserving their benefits requires a full understanding of this threat and the options for its effective mitigation and management. Under the EU TREEPACT project, three interlinked studies sought to increase identification and understanding of the issues related to urban tree pests and pathogens. These comprised a systematic review of the topical global empirical evidence of impacts and their mitigation; a survey of key stakeholder groups associated with urban trees; and a case study assessment of regulations, policies, and guidance for urban trees at the city level. This short communication draws on insights from these studies and provides recommendations for future urban tree health management that consider specific urban challenges, stakeholder dynamics, and responsibilities. Together, these inform the development of activities that prevent or reduce the spread of tree pests and pathogens in urban areas, focusing on the post-border stage of the pest and pathogen invasion pathway.
Date Issued
2025-12-01
Date Acceptance
2025-10-22
Citation
Urban Forestry and Urban Greening, 2025, 114
ISSN
1618-8667
Publisher
Elsevier
Journal / Book Title
Urban Forestry and Urban Greening
Volume
114
Copyright Statement
© 2025 The Author(s). Published by Elsevier GmbH. This is an open access article under the CC BY license (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/).
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Published
Article Number
129140
Date Publish Online
2025-10-24