Native insects and diseases are a natural part of the forest, but they sometimes kill more trees than we want them to, especially when we have (often unknowingly) created a favorable environment for them. Unfortunately, many people do not act on insect and disease issues until they see conspicuous symptoms. Most methods to minimize forest insects and disease problems are preventive, and should be implemented before problems become obvious. The Forest Insect and Disease Field Day gives participants first-hand exposure to a wide range of organisms that impair the growth of trees and forests in North Idaho including: Douglas-fir beetle and other bark beetles; armillaria and other root diseases; white pine blister rust; indian paint fungus, pini rot and other stem decays; and dwarf mistletoes. Experts will help participants identify insect and disease symptoms and discuss practical long and short term methods of dealing with them. The program meets at the upper parking lot of the UI Coeur d'Alene Center in Coeur d'Alene. Those wishing to participate should pre-register at the University of Idaho Extension Office in Kootenai County by July 22. Registration fee covers resource materials and refreshments. The program is eligible for 4 Idaho pesticide recertification credits and 8 Idaho Pro-Logger credits. Co-sponsored by University of Idaho Extension and the Idaho Department of Lands.