Webinar: Ips acuminatus – an emerging threat to Nordic forests?
The sharp-toothed bark beetle (Ips acuminatus) is causing increasing concern in Nordic pine forests. Join this TolerantTree webinar to learn about recent outbreaks, ongoing monitoring and the beetle's potential role in spreading fungal diseases.
Date: 9 November 2026
Time: 13:00 - 14:00
Language: English
Organiser: TolerantTree
Location: Online
Once considered a minor forest pest, the sharp-toothed bark beetle (Ips acuminatus) is now associated with increasing damage to pine forests in parts of Europe, including Finland and Sweden.
In this webinar, Tiina Yijola (Finland) and Kateryna Davydenko (Sweden/Ukraine) will present current knowledge about the beetle, its impact on Nordic forests and its potential role in spreading fungal diseases.
The webinar is open to forestry professionals, policymakers, researchers and anyone interested in forest health.
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About the research
Recent outbreaks of Ips acuminatus have raised concerns about its impact on European pine forests. The beetle has also been found in association with Diplodia sapinea, a fungal pathogen that can cause serious damage to pine trees.
Researchers in Finland and Sweden are monitoring the beetle and investigating whether it may contribute to the spread of fungal infections.
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