CNR, Istituto Per La Protezeione Sosternibile Delle Piante - Sesto Fiorentiono
This lecture provides an overview of the primary pests and pathogens impacting urban trees across Italy. It highlights the species most frequently reported, their host preferences, and the types of damage they cause to tree health and urban green infrastructure. The session also discusses monitoring approaches, risk factors, and current management strategies aimed at mitigating the ecological and economic impacts of these organisms on urban forests.
Keywords: Urban trees, Pests, Pathogens, Italy, Tree health, Urban forestry
