Forest plantations, in addition to the direct benefits, play an important role in relieving pressure on remaining natural forests and also contributing to the recovery of degraded areas.

The increase in planted area and the scarcity of efficient phytosanitary barriers between currencies facilitate the proliferation of insects and diseases due to the availability of food. Because of this, this Manual of Pest and Field Diseases was developed to assist in the identification of the main harmful agents to the pine plantations with Pinus and Eucalyptus.