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Pine wilt disease (PWD) is unquestionably a major threat to forest ecosystems worldwide. After seriously affecting Eastern Asian countries, the challenge is now in Europe, following its detection in Portugal in 1999 and its subsequent spread. For foresters, these were really very bad news and, in order for adequate action to be taken, scientists had to teach politicians about the seriousness of the problem. That is never an easy task, but it was successfully done at that time, mainly by the continued effort of Professor Manuel Mota. The challenge of having political decisions based on good science is fundamental for the success of any program, but especially in dif?cult situations such as those arising by the introduction of harmful organisms in new ecosystems. The success of the dialogue between science and policy requires intelligent partners from each side, which is not always necessarily the case... Examples of lack of recognition of problems raised by science are unfortunately abundant throughout the history of science. The recent recognition of the efforts of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) and Al Gore with the bel Prize, and the continued failure in taking appropriate actions by major political players is a dramatic modern example of the dif?culty of this dialogue...
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- Q: What is Pine wilt disease? A: Pine wilt disease is a significant threat to forest ecosystems, particularly affecting pine trees. It is caused by the nematode Bursaphelenchus xylophilus, which leads to tree mortality.
- Q: Who is the author of the book? A: The book 'Pine Wilt Disease: A Worldwide Threat to Forest Ecosystems' is authored by Manuel Mota.
- Q: When was the book published? A: The book was published on September 12, 2008.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This book is available in hardcover binding.
- Q: How many pages does the book contain? A: The book contains 423 pages.
- Q: What is the main focus of the book? A: The book focuses on the impact of pine wilt disease on global forest ecosystems and discusses the scientific and political challenges in addressing this issue.
- Q: Is the book suitable for professionals in forestry? A: Yes, this book is suitable for professionals in forestry as it provides insights into the challenges posed by pine wilt disease and the importance of science in policy-making.
- Q: Can this book help in understanding the dialogue between science and policy? A: Yes, the book discusses the crucial role of effective communication between scientists and policymakers in tackling environmental issues like pine wilt disease.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: The book is in new condition.
- Q: Does the book provide any case studies or examples? A: Yes, the book includes examples of the impacts of pine wilt disease and the response of various countries to this environmental threat.