The most common and important insects, diseases, and other damagingagents of forest trees in the Canadian prairie provinces are describedin terms of their symptoms and signs, distribution, hosts, disease(life) cycle, and damage. These are illustrated with colour photographsfor easy identification. The book is divided into three majorcolour-coded sections: one for insects and diseases of conifers, onefor insects and diseases of hardwoods, and one for other damagingagents. A host index listing pest species and disorders by host speciesand part of host affected, a glossary of technical terms, a generalreference section, and a general index listing common and scientificnames of hosts and pests as well as other damaging agents are alsoincluded. | Field Guide to Forest Insects and Diseases of the Prairie Provinces by Y. Hiratsuka, Paperback | Indigo Chapters