About the Division

This Division includes research on: physiological and genetic interactions between trees and harmful biotic impacts, including resistance mechanisms; biological and applied aspects of tree diseases; environment/ pathogen interactions in forest decline; the biology and control of forest tree insects; and impacts of air pollution on forest trees and forest ecosystems, including diagnosis, monitoring, biology, genetics and treatment of polluted forests and other wooded lands.

Division Representatives

Co-Coordinator Division 7
Co-Coordinator Division 7
Deputy Coordinator Division 7
United Kingdom
Deputy Coordinator Division 7
New Zealand
Deputy Coordinator Division 7
Spain

Upcoming Division Events

Webinar
Units 11-12 Feb 2025

Webinar: Empower Women in Science: Celebrating the International Day of Women and Girls in Science

Division 7 is excited to invite you to join us in celebrating the 2025 International Day of Women and Girls in Science through a global IUFRO webinar event taking

Past Division Events

Division Resources

IUFRO Spotlights

IUFRO Spotlight #38 - Climate Change and Invasive Alien Species Worsen Outlook for Forest Health

Special Issue of "Forestry" on invasions of insects and pathogens, climate change, forest management and their interactions.IUFRO Division 7 officeholders Dr. Brockerhoff of Scion (the

Media Release
21 Aug 2015

A Global Strategy Needed for Forest Health and Biosecurity

Scientists call for innovative solutions and a better-coordinated global approach to manage invasive pests and protect the value and potential of planted forests. (Pretoria/Vienna 21 August