Sumários

Forest Pest Management in Portugal

22 Outubro 2025, 09:30 • Ana Paula Ferreira Ramos

Guest Speakers This Class featured two distinguished experts from INIAV, IP: Dr. Maria de Lurdes Inácio and Dr. Luís Bonifácio

The class focused on current challenges and strategies in forest pest management, with particular attention to eucalyptus and pine plantations in Portugal.

Topics Covered:

Forest Pest Management in Portugal: The Situation of Eucalyptus and Pine Plantations, Presented by Dr. Luís Bonifácio
An overview of the main pests affecting these forest species, their ecological and economic impacts, and the integrated management approaches being implemented.

Pinewood Nematode: A Quarantine Perspective After More Than 25 Years in Portugal, Presented by Dr. Maria de Lurdes Inácio
A comprehensive analysis of the pinewood nematode (Bursaphelenchus xylophilus), its long-term presence in Portugal, quarantine measures, and the evolution of national and international responses.




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


1 - Prevention Strategies
Importance of early detection and monitoring;role of biodiversity and ecosystem resilience in prevention
2 - Legislative Measures and Quarantine
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.

As diferentes fases da curva de invasão
As estratégias de gestão de pragas invasoras nas diferentes fases