While the subset of introduced species that become invasive is small, the damages caused
by that subset and the costs of controlling them can be substantial. This chapter takes an in …

This article addresses the challenge posed by the Emerald Ash Borer (EAB), a wood–boring
insect that threatens to kill ash trees, one of the North America's most vital tree genera …

A harvest scheduling model when the natural risk is not only dependent on the age of the
forest stand but also on the stock density is presented in this paper. In addition, damages to …

The emerald ash borer (EAB) has caused extensive damage and high mortality to native ash
trees (Fraxinus; sp.) in North America. As European countries battle with the deadly …

The benefits of investments in sustainability are often public goods that accrue at broad
scales and to many people. Urban forests exemplify this; trees supply ecosystem service …

Feral hogs are an invasive species in the United States annually inflicting $1.5 billion in
damages. Although interest in mitigating this grows, control spans properties and …

Fungicide resistance is a serious problem for agriculture today. This analysis provides
additional insight into the strategic behavior of farmers when their fungicide use generates a …

Containment strategies for invasive species often require significant changes in behavior.
Success in fostering these changes requires that individuals correctly perceive the costs and …

This dissertation explores new models and applications based on the game theory of
incentives. This exploration starts with controlling an invasive insect problem to address one …

This dissertation consists of three essays, of which, two involve assessing the value of tree
cover in urban communities and the other evaluates cooperative management of an …