Rethinking Insecticide Use in Forests: Safeguarding Ecosystems Amid Rising Pest Threats

Forests have evolved in human perception from mere timber reserves to complex ecosystems that sustain biodiversity and deliver critical services such as carbon storage, water regulation, and climate resilience. Yet, as climate change accelerates pest outbreaks and invasive species spread through global trade, insecticides remain a cornerstone of forest pest management strategies [2].