What are the effects of pesticides?

[LarmanKhemka]

How does the use of pesticides in forest management vary, particularly in relation to nurseries and the prevention of insect gradation, and what are the implications of replacing traditional manual methods, such as scything, with herbicides? Additionally, how do differing opinions on the chemical treatment of pests like the bark beetle and the challenges posed by limited labor resources impact the overall approach to forest health, and what are the potential consequences of conducting these activities outside of official oversight?

[drwalnik]

... sometimes using chemicals to protect the forest is the only solution