Sumários
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
Miniteste
14 Outubro 2025, 14:30 • Manuela Rodrigues Branco Simões
Ecologia de Pragas - realização de um questionário com consulta.
Invasões de pragas florestais
8 Outubro 2025, 09:30 • Manuela Rodrigues Branco Simões
As invasões biológicas como problema global.
Climate change impacts on forest pests and pathogens
7 Outubro 2025, 14:30 • Manuela Rodrigues Branco Simões
Ecological fundamentals of pest management (cont). Implications of climate change for forest pests.