Coupled Human-Environment Dynamics of Forest Pest Spread and Control in a Multi-Patch Stochastic Setting

摘要

BackgroundThe transportation of camp firewood infested by non-native forest pests such as Asian long-horned beetle (ALB) and emerald ash borer (EAB) has severe impacts on North American forests. Once invasive forest pests are established, it can be difficult to eradicate them. Hence, preventing the long-distance transport of firewood by individuals is crucial.