Deepa Pureswaran

Research Scientist, Forest Insect Ecology

Atlantic Forestry Center

Canadian Forest Service

Department of Fisheries and Land Resources

Forest Engineering & Industry Services Division (FEIS)

Forest Protection Limited

Forestry and Wildlife Branch

Great Lakes Forestry Centre

Laurentian Forestry Centre

Natural Resources Canada

New Brunswick Department of Energy and Resource Development

Province of Newfoundland and Labrador Department of Fisheries and Land Resources

Quebec City

University of New Brunswick

Biography

Co-lead with Rob Johns on: Dynamics of spruce budworm moth dispersal: Using the “Budworm Tracker” citizen science program to study SBW dispersal and enhance public engagement.

What is Spruce Budworm?

Spruce budworm is a native insect that is considered by many as the most serious pest affecting the forests of eastern Canada. Every 30-40 years populations of spruce budworm increase resulting in an outbreak or epidemic.