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ALVARADO-ROSALES, Dionicio et al. Damaging agents in the temperate and tropical forest of Mexico: analysis 2012-2016. Madera bosques [online]. 2024, vol.30, n.3, e3032618.  Epub 08-Abr-2025. ISSN 2448-7597.  https://doi.org/10.21829/myb.2024.3032618.

The National Forest and Soil Inventory [Infys] and the Health Management Office of the National Forestry Commission [Conafor] began, in 2012, the measurement of the Forest Health Indicator, called tree damage. The database from 2012 to 2016 generated by the Infys was analyzed with the objective of determining the incidence of the main agents of damage in broadleaved and coniferous trees, by tree genus, and federal entity. 8351 plots and 500 446 trees were analyzed. 34 damage agents were identified, highlighting fire damage, 24,8%; wind, 16,3%; unknown agent, 14,1%; Tillandsia spp., 11,4%; defoliating insects, 7,5% and drought, 5,4%. The incidence of damage was higher in Alnus, Quercus and Pinus, with 54,6%, 50,4% and 41,5%, respectively. Our country is considered the largest center of diversity of oaks and pines, so it is urgent to determine the role played by the main damage agents and their impact on the forest resource and ecosystem services they provide. This is the first analysis of the data generated by the Infys for the forest health indicator called ‘Tree damage’ in temperate and tropical forest of Mexico.

Palabras llave : fire damage; wind damage; defoliators insects; forest health.

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