This site provides a summary of forest ecosystem health issues in America’s forests. There are seven general concerns that have not changed from previous years:

• Forest wildfire threat (fuel—live and dead vegetation—buildups)
• Invasion of exotic (nonnative invasive) pests
• Wildland/urban interface
• Loss of biodiversity
• Air pollution
• Degraded riparian areas
• Changed ecological conditions

Issues and Examples of Forest Ecosystem Health Concerns