In view of the resilient and healthy constitution which our native conifers have developed over millions of years, most forestry experts are not worried that the present nematode epidemic will cause the pine trees to completely disappear. But one thing which is certain is that it will be more than just a few years before large numbers of nematode-resistant pine saplings can be seen growing throughout Taiwan.
原生針葉樹走過千萬年的堅強、健康特性，讓大部份林業專家並不擔心松樹歷經這一次的疾病干擾，就會完全消失；但可以確定，要在台灣大地上看到一批不畏松材線蟲的松樹冒出芽來，卻不是幾年而已了。