Journal article
Insect pests of timber-in-service: an Australian review
Australian Forestry, Vol.85(4), pp.199-210
2022
Abstract
'Timber in service' consists of tree components prepared for use in building and carpentry and other wooden infrastructure such as bridges, pylons and power poles. About 70% of timber used in Australia goes into building and construction and 15 to 20% goes into furniture, and 50 000 electricity poles are produced annually. Timber in service pests are a threat to such material throughout its service life. In this review, we identify native and non native insects associated with timber in service in Australia and their impacts and current management. Border and post biosecurity interception data of insects associated with wood and wood products are analysed to assess future risks, and key biosecurity threats (i.e. exotic timber in service pests) are identified. We review current biosecurity systems and processes related to the mitigation of potential threats to timber in service and provide examples of how detections of exotic timber in service pests are managed in Australia. We conclude with recommendations on how to improve biosecurity and management of timber in service pests.
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- Title
- Insect pests of timber-in-service: an Australian review
- Authors
- M. Horwood (Author)H. F. Nahrung (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, Forest Industries Research CentreC. Fitzgerald (Author) - Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (Australia, Queensland)A. J. Carnegie (Corresponding Author) - New South Wales Department of Primary Industries
- Publication details
- Australian Forestry, Vol.85(4), pp.199-210
- Publisher
- Taylor & Francis Australasia
- DOI
- 10.1080/00049158.2022.2145723
- ISSN
- 2325-6087
- Grant note
- Advance Queensland Industry Research Fellowship
- Organisation Unit
- University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland; Forest Industries Research Centre; Forest Research Institute
- Language
- English
- Record Identifier
- 99706998902621
- Output Type
- Journal article
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