Forest pathological monitoring is a system of regular observation, assessment and forecasting of forest conditions aimed at detecting, recording and analyzing tree diseases and pests that may cause damage or death of forest stands.

Main objectives of forest pathological monitoring:
* Early detection of disease and pest outbreaks.
* Identification of causes of forest deterioration (pathogenic fungi, insect pests, bacterial or viral diseases, abiotic factors - droughts, pollution, etc.).
* Assessment of the scale and intensity of damage.
* Development of recommendations for protective meas ... Read more »