Spraying insecticide to control bark beetles

Forest Health

In cooperation with the USDA Forest Service the Arizona Forest Health Program provides assistance to protect, improve, and restore forested ecosystems from the adverse effects of insects and diseases in the State of Arizona with emphasis on private and state owned lands.

The effects of urbanization, past forest management practices, and changes in climate are but a few of the factors that influence the overall health of Arizona forests. The Forest Health program works in cooperation with federal and state agencies and private landowners to provide science-based information on the events that affect the long-term sustainability of our forested landscapes.