The Forest Pest Management Program assists landowners and professional resource managers in identifying and managing forest insects and diseases. We also work to prevent and control non-native, invasive insects and diseases that threaten Montana forests.
Learn to IDENTIFY and MANAGE common forest insects and diseases.
USDA Forest Service Forest Insect and Disease Leaflets offer in-depth information on nearly any insect or disease you might encounter.
Specific questions about your forested property? Contact the local service forester.
Yard or ornamental tree questions? Contact an arborist or your local MSU Extension Agent.
Forest Pest Management Program offers a variety of trainings and workshops tailored to an audience’s particular needs. Recent events have been hosted by:
Interested in a training or presentation? Contact your local service forester to set up an event.
USDA Forest Service Forest Insect and Disease Leaflets offer in-depth information on nearly any insect or disease you might encounter.
Specific questions about your forested property? Contact the local service forester.
Yard or ornamental tree questions? Contact an arborist or your local MSU Extension Agent.
Forest Pest Management Program offers a variety of trainings and workshops tailored to an audience’s particular needs. Recent events have been hosted by:
- Montana State University Extension Forestry Mini College
- Montana Logging Association
- Tree Farm
- Montana Forest Stewardship Foundation
Interested in a training or presentation? Contact your local service forester to set up an event.
Additional Resources
- Forest Health Highlights briefly summarize annual forest health conditions in Montana.
- Aerial Detection Survey spatial data is collected annually by the USDA Forest Service and estimates the extent and severity of forest insects and diseases.
- Montana Invasive Species Council advises the governor on invasive species, including tree and forest pests.
- City of Helena Conservation Lands
- Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks
- State of Montana Trust Lands
Program Manager: Amy Gannon 406-542-4283 |