Sumários
Learning Assessment
5 Novembro 2025, 09:30 • Ana Paula Ferreira Ramos
Learning Assessment: Written Test (with Consultation Allowed)
Quarantine and regulated non-quarentine pests
4 Novembro 2025, 14:30 • Ana Paula Ferreira Ramos
1. Introduction
• Concept of quarantine organisms and regulated non-quarantine pests (RNQP).
• Importance of phytosanitary legislation in the European Union and Portugal.
2. Legal Framework
• Regulation (EU) 2016/2031 – “Plant Health Law”.
• Former Directive 2000/29/EC and complementary regulations.
• Role of DGAV and ICNF as national authorities.
• Mandatory notification and implementation of eradication plans.
3. Quarantine Organisms
• Definition and key characteristics.
• EU list of quarantine pests (Regulation 2019/2072).
• Concept of Letter of Authorisation (LOA) for movement of material.
4. Regulated Non-Quarantine Pests (RNQP)
• Definition and differences compared to quarantine pests.
• ISPM 16 and ISPM 21 – international standards.
• Examples of RNQP in Portugal (e.g., Lecanosticta acicola, Cryphonectria parasitica).
5. Priority Pests and EPPO
• EU priority pest list.
• Role of EPPO and its A1, A2 and Alert Lists.
• International strategies for prevention and control.
6. Key Case Studies in Portugal
• Chestnut Blight (Cryphonectria parasitica)
• Pine Pitch Canker (Fusarium circinatum)
7. Emerging Threats
• Austropuccinia psidii (Myrtaceae rust) – major biosecurity concern.
• Other fungi and oomycetes affecting forest species (Pinus, Eucalyptus, Quercus).
Forest Pest Management in Portugal
22 Outubro 2025, 09:30 • Ana Paula Ferreira Ramos
Topics Covered:
An overview of the main pests affecting these forest species, their ecological and economic impacts, and the integrated management approaches being implemented.
Chemical Control of Pests and Diseases in Forest Plantations
21 Outubro 2025, 14:30 • Ana Paula Ferreira Ramos
Chemical Control of Pests and Diseases in Forest Plantations
1 - Historical evolution from blind chemical control to Integrated Pest Management (IPM)
2 - Chemical Control: Principles and Practices
Definition and scope; Types of chemical control agents (fungicides, insecticides, herbicides, etc.); Formulations and application methods
3 - Pesticide Resistance and Environmental Impact
Mechanisms of resistance development; Case studies and statistics; Ecological and public health concerns
4 - Regulatory Framework
EU and Portuguese legislation (e.g., Dir. 2009/128/CE, Lei n.º 26/2013); Approval processes and safety standards; Sustainable Use of Plant Protection Products Regulation
5 - Product Composition and Classification
Active ingredients, adjuvants, synergists, co-formulants; Hazard classification and persistence; Selectivity and mode of action
6 - Application Technology
Types of applicators (manual, motorized, hydraulic, etc.); Calibration and safety procedures; Personal protective equipment (PPE)
7 - Decision-Making in Chemical Control
Risk assessment and product selection; Environmental considerations; Integrated decision-key approach
8 - Case Study: Fomes Root and Butt Rot of Conifers
Biology and impact of Heterobasidion annosum; Control options: stump treatment, species selection, no thinning; Remedial measures and site-specific strategies
Prevention of pests and diseases: Legislative measures. Exotic pests and diseases. Quarantine and Embargoes Legislation
15 Outubro 2025, 09:30 • Ana Paula Ferreira Ramos
Key strategies and
frameworks for managing forest pests and diseases, with a particular focus on
prevention and regulatory tactics
Importance of early detection and monitoring;role of biodiversity and ecosystem resilience in prevention
Overview of international and national regulations (e.g., EU Plant Health Regulation, EPPO); quarantine protocols and phytosanitary measures; role of inspection services and border controls
3 - Exotic Pests and Diseases
Definition and pathways of introduction; case studies of significant exotic threats in European forests; risk assessment and contingency planning
4 - Discussion and Case Analysis
Interactive discussion on recent outbreaks and management responses
Critical analysis of prevention failures and lessons learned