FPMC

In light of these changing trends and to address the continued need for applied research and technology development on forest and urban tree pests, the Forest Pest Management Cooperative (FPMC, formerly the Western Gulf Forest Pest Management Cooperative) was established in 1996. As of 2016, FPMC members total 10, including five full members, four associate members, and one supporting member... In recent years, the FPMC has expanded its applied research to include pests such as oak wilt, hypoxylon canker, and the invasive soapberry borer affecting urban trees and forests. This allows the FPMC to also address pest concerns faced by the 80% portion of the citizenry who reside in urban areas of the South.

Also known as: Forest Pest Management Cooperative