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Modelling high priority invasive species potential range expansion and invasion potential: present and future

Posted on 19.01.2023 | Last Modified 19.01.2023
Lead Researcher (PI): Tyler Wist
Institution: Agriculture & Agri-Food Canada
Total WGRF Funding: $235,000
Co-Funders: None
Start Date: 2022
Project Length: 3 Years
Objectives:

Identify current and potential insect pests in Canadian agriculture. Predictive maps to track in-season spatial temporal movement of current insect pests under current and warmer climate scenarios. Create risk maps for establishment for insects with the potential to invade Canadian agriculture.