We review and synthesize information on invasions of nonnative forest insects and diseases
in the United States, including their ecological and economic impacts, pathways of arrival …

Early‐successional forest ecosystems that develop after stand‐replacing or partial
disturbances are diverse in species, processes, and structure. Post‐disturbance ecosystems …

Common ash (Fraxinus excelsior) is a keystone tree species throughout temperate Europe
whose future existence is threatened by an emerging invasive fungal disease. Ash dieback …

The northeastern United States is a predominately-forested region that, like most of the
eastern US, has undergone a 400-year history of intense logging, land clearance for …

Hurricanes have visible and invisible effects on forests. The visible effects are dramatic,
noticeable over the short‐term and relatively well documented in the literature. Invisible …

Worldwide, forests are increasingly affected by nonnative insects and diseases, some of
which cause substantial tree mortality. Forests in the United States have been invaded by a …

Salvage logging—removing trees from a forested area in the wake of a catastrophic event
such as a wildfire or hurricane—is highly controversial. Policymakers and those with an …

Bark beetles are a key forest disturbance agent worldwide, with their impact shaped by
climate, forest susceptibility, and interactions with other disturbances such as windthrow and …

One promising approach to mitigate the negative impacts of insect pests in forests is to adapt
forestry practices to create ecosystems that are more resistant and resilient to biotic …

Disturbances are a major determinant of forest carbon stocks and uptake. They generally
reduce land carbon stocks but also initiate a regrowth legacy that contributes substantially to …