IPMG was established as a CRC project in June 2006,
co-funded by additional industry contributions. This project links
with the “sustainable management of key pests” theme of
Project 4.2 (“Biodiversity”), but has a strong focus on
extension work aimed at adoption of research results for integrated
pest management in blue gum plantations in south-west Western
Australia and the Green Triangle. Funding currently supports
a post-doctoral position that is based in Albany, Western Australia
(a major blue gum plantation node).
This project coordinates regular monitoring of natural
enemy and insect herbivore activity in blue gum plantations,
develops protocols for assessment of insect pests for project
partners and provides regular technology transfer through field
days and training of company personnel.
Link to pest and pathogen database
http://members.forestry.crc.org.au/cgi-bin/pests.pl?rm=disclaimer
