Sumários

Programa Operacional de Sanidade Florestal e Inspeção Fitossanitária

12 Novembro 2025, 09:30 • Manuela Rodrigues Branco Simões

Seminários dados pelas convidadas Helena Martins (Divisão de Fitossanidade Florestal, Departamento de Gestão e Valorização da Floresta,  ICNF) e Maria do Rosário Amaral (DRCNF LVT) sobre os temas:

Programa Operacional De Sanidade Florestal

Um dia na vida de um inspetor fitossanitário

Talks by two invited speakers: Helena Martins (Divisão de Fitossanidade Florestal, Departamento de Gestão e Valorização da Floresta,  ICNF) e Maria do Rosário Amaral (DRCNF LVT):

A day in the life of a phytosanitary inspector

Forest Health Operational Programme

Behavioral and biotechnical control

11 Novembro 2025, 14:30 • Manuela Rodrigues Branco Simões

What is behavioral control
What is a semiochemical
Application methods
monitoring
mating disruption
mass trapping
lure and kill
increase natural enemies activity
Physiological or genetically modified organisms

Learning Assessment

5 Novembro 2025, 09:30 • Ana Paula Ferreira Ramos

Avaliação de aprendizagens: Teste escrito (com consulta)
Learning Assessment: Written Test (with Consultation Allowed)


Quarantine and regulated non-quarentine pests

4 Novembro 2025, 14:30 • Ana Paula Ferreira Ramos

Guest Speaker: Dr Helena Bragança, Principal Researcher at INIAV, IP

The class focused on quarantine and regulated non-quarentine organisms that challenges forest plantations in Portugal.

Topics Covered:
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

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.