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Title: Perceptions of Spruce Budworm Monitoring, Management, and Remote Sensing Technology in Maine's Forest Sector
Eastern spruce budworm (Choristoneura fumiferana Clem; SBW) is a native forest pest that can severely damage spruce-fir forests in Maine. Monitoring SBW defoliation and populations is important to ensure forest managers make timely decisions regarding forest management. This research brief presents the results of a survey of Maine’s large forest owners and managers. Our findings indicate a need for clear policies and collaborations between forest organizations to prepare for a SBW outbreak. While many forest organizations use satellite imagery, personnel capacity and lack of knowledge are barriers to using remote sensing. We recommend strengthening forest health programs by hiring a remote sensing specialist and increasing knowledge and skills around remote sensing in Maine’s forest sector.  more » « less
Award ID(s):
1828466
PAR ID:
10559402
Author(s) / Creator(s):
; ; ;
Publisher / Repository:
Spruce budworm perceptions
Date Published:
Journal Name:
Maine Policy Review
Volume:
33
Issue:
1
ISSN:
2643-959X
Page Range / eLocation ID:
69 to 75
Format(s):
Medium: X
Sponsoring Org:
National Science Foundation
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