Korea Forestry Promotion Institute to Conduct Nationwide Joint Intensive Monitoring for Pine Wilt Disease Through October

The Korea Forestry Promotion Institute announced on June 5 that it will conduct a nationwide joint intensive preliminary observation survey to prevent the spread of pine wilt disease through October 31.

The needles of pine trees infected with pine wilt disease have turned brown, contrasting with the surrounding healthy pine needles. Provided by Korea Forestry Promotion Institute

The joint intensive monitoring will be carried out based on the results of pine wilt disease prevention efforts conducted through the end of last month. The main objectives are to monitor key target areas and leading-edge zones, select dead pine trees, and diagnose (inspect) whether they are infected with pine wilt disease.

The survey will cover areas under the jurisdiction of 229 local governments nationwide. Intensive monitoring will focus on regions with a high risk of pine wilt disease spread, including Jeju Island, newly affected areas, leading-edge zones, and regions adjacent to existing outbreak sites.

The results of the monitoring will be used to develop second-half prevention strategies and measures to prevent further spread of the damage.

Choi Muyeol, President of the Korea Forestry Promotion Institute, stated, "The key to controlling pine wilt disease is to detect dead pine trees early and implement timely control measures to prevent the spread of damage. Through joint intensive monitoring, we will work to stop the spread of pine wilt disease."

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