Forest Health in the Southern Cone of America: State of the Art and Perspectives on Regional Efforts

The plantation and natural forests of South America have been highly impacted by native exotic pests in recent decades. interaction emerging invasive pests, climate change, timber markets will define the region’s forests, with significant but uncertain ecological changes economic losses expected. Southern Cone Forest Health Group (SCFHG), a joint ad hoc initiative run forest health professionals from Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Uruguay, aims to strengthen relationships between forestry industry, stakeholders, academia, government agencies across region. Here, we highlight regional strengths, weaknesses, threats, opportunities address issues A approach strong communication network is relevant for future actions. In current global scenario species implementation practices that incorporate resilience ecosystems sustainable management needs be prioritized policy Understanding pathogens do not recognize borders, call on governments organizations support actions agreements adequate resources enhance our capabilities.