Estimating the Economic Impact of Phytophthora ramorum in European Forests

  A recent study by Kartakis et al. (2026) presents a modeling approach to predict disease expression of Phytophthora ramorum and its potential economic impacts on European forests. The research integrates ecological and economic data to provide a more comprehensive understanding of how this pathogen could affect forest health and management costs across Europe.

Key takeaways:

• Phytophthora ramorum, a notorious plant pathogen, poses a significant risk to European tree species and forest ecosystems.

• Using disease modeling, the study forecasts both the spread of the pathogen and the resulting economic consequences for forestry operations.

• The findings can help policymakers and forest managers design targeted interventions and allocate resources efficiently to mitigate risks.

This study highlights the importance of combining ecological modeling with economic analysis to anticipate and manage the impacts of invasive forest pathogens.

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