Biological Control and Management of Tree Diseases and Insect Pests in Forests

Dear Colleagues,

This Special Issue of Forests focuses on advancing sustainable strategies to combat forest health threats through biological control and integrated management. We invite contributions addressing the ecology, mechanisms, and application of biocontrol agents such as predatory insects, parasitoids, microbial inoculants (e.g., Beauveria bassiana, Bacillus thuringiensis), and plant resistance inducers. Key themes include novel biocontrol agents, genomic insights into host–pathogen interactions, and the role of forest biodiversity in pest suppression. Submissions may also explore synergies between biological control and traditional practices (e.g., silviculture, phytosanitation) or emerging technologies (e.g., remote sensing, AI-driven monitoring). We welcome original research, meta-analyses, reviews, and case studies emphasizing scalability, ecological safety, and socioeconomic feasibility. Interdisciplinary studies bridging molecular biology, ecology, and forest management are particularly encouraged. This Special Issue aims to provide actionable knowledge for mitigating invasive species, climate-linked outbreaks, and ecosystem degradation while promoting resilient forest ecosystems worldwide.

Dr. Han Xue
Dr. Ning Jiang
Guest Editors

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