The book "Pine Wilt Disease: A Worldwide Threat to Forest Ecosystems" offers a comprehensive analysis of the threat posed by pine wilt disease (PWD) to forest ecosystems worldwide. It highlights the impacts of this disease, which first appeared in East Asia and has reached Europe since its discovery in Portugal in 1999. The authors, Professor Manuel Mota and Paulo R. Vieira, discuss the challenges arising from the need to educate policymakers about the severity of the problem. The book emphasizes the importance of a solid scientific foundation for political decisions, especially in crisis situations caused by the introduction of harmful organisms into new ecosystems. It also addresses the difficulties arising from communication between science and politics and provides valuable insights into the necessity of effective dialogue between these two fields.