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Effects of Drought on Forests and Rangelands in the United States: A Comprehensive Science Synthesis
Scientists, forest managers, and environmental policymakers need to better understand the role of drought in outbreaks of forest insects and diseases in order to anticipate the future condition of U.S. forests and to consider actions to mitigate undesirable changes. Here the authors review evidence for a role of drought in outbreaks of, and tree damage by, herbivorous insects and fungal pathogens in forests of the United States.