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sustain or enhance forest health," and 2) "advance understanding of forest health 

 and effects of forest health technologies on forest ecosystem and management goals." 

 Three work areas will be focused upon: 1) biorational methods, 2) biological control, 

 and 3) nontarget effects. 



A comprehensive pest prevention and management program for America's forests 

 will be expensive, but it is an investment well worth making. At stake are financial 

 oudays by the Forest Service and APHIS, lost fiber production, and the ecological 

 health of some of the most treasured elements of our natural heritage. 



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