Bark Beetle Battle Continues
New action to protect against impacts of bark beetle tree pest. Woodland managers, landowners and the forestry industry are encouraged to remain vigilant as the Forestry Commission today (Wednesday 5…
Oak processionary moth – warning issued ahead of new hatching season.
Public and construction trade vigilance needed as greatest risk period for oak processionary moth (OPM) begins. Caterpillars can strip oak trees of foliage and weaken their health The public are…
Spruce trees at their highest risk from beetle attack in June
The spruce bark beetle’s sibling broods are often established in June when the spruce has the poorest defensive capacity against attack. Researcher Petter Öhrn has studied bark beetles for several…
Volunteers wanted in nationwide monitoring project for Ips typographus
A new national monitoring project aims to help prevent the potential spread of a serious pest affecting spruce trees – the larger eight-toothed European spruce bark beetle (Ips typographus). The…
Forests fit for the future – government funding announced for new forest research
Healthy and resilient woodlands supported through new £16 million government funding UK research into climate and pest resilient woodlands is set to boosted today with the announcement of £16 million…
Bark Beetle, French Foresters race against time
Last year, ferocious wildfires destroyed thousands of hectares of one of France’s most picturesque forests. Now French authorities are battling an invasion of bark beetle that are devouring the weakened…
Diseased larch trees to be felled at forest in Gwynedd
Diseased larch trees to be felled at forest in Gwynedd Natural Resources Wales (NRW) is due to start work to fell diseased larch trees at three small sections of Coed…
Forest surveillance “working well”
Scottish Forestry says that its surveillance programme to check for pests and diseases in Scotland’s forests is proving a success. It’s the first year of the new programme, which is…
Northumberland Ash Dieback Event Calls for Woodland Owners
An upcoming forestry event taking place in Northumberland is set to explore the key issues ash dieback poses for landowners with ash trees and woodlands. The event, titled ‘Identifying, Assessing…
Diseased larch trees to be felled in Gwydyr Forest
Tree felling operations started at Penmachno, Gwydyr Forest, on Tuesday, August 29, for a period of three weeks. Natural Resources Wales (NRW) is carrying out the work under a Statutory…