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Photo: Henry Kuppen – Oak Processionary Moth (OPM). The Forestry Commission yesterday (8 March) is updating the operational zones and boundaries to manage the spread of Oak Processionary Moth (OPM).…
A small number of Ips cembrae bark beetles have been intercepted in pheromone lure traps in the west of Scotland conifer bark beetle Pest Free Area (PFA). A total of five of…
New plant health requirements introduced following further findings of the tree pest Ips typographus Existing demarcated area in Kent, Surrey, East Sussex and West Sussex to be extended to combat further…
Woodland managers and the forestry industry are being urged to stay vigilant following a second finding of the tree disease Phytophthora pluvialis in Scotland. The tree disease, which affects a variety of…
New Plant Health requirements introduced to prevent the spread of the tree pathogen Phytophthora pluvialis in Cumbria and south-west England Woodland managers, landowners, tree nurseries and the forest industry are…
Two further cases of the fungal-like pathogen known to affect a variety of tree species has been discovered in Wales. Phytophthora pluvialis can affect a variety of tree species, including…
Natural Resources Wales (NRW) is to fell diseased larch trees in Cefni Forest near Llangefni, Anglesey this winter. Three areas of Cefni Forest have become infected with Phytpophthora ramorum, and a…
British trees are under threat from an increase in the severity and frequency of diseases, the National Trust has warned. Pathogens like ash dieback, Phytophthora ramorum and acute oak decline…
Scottish Forestry, woodland managers, landowners, the forest industry and tree nurseries are being urged to be vigilant following the discovery of P.pluvialis near Loch Carron in the north west of Scotland. Following…
Following DEFRA confirmation of the tree disease, Phytophthora pluvialis in Cumbria, England on the 19th November, Scottish Forestry is to commence targeted inspections in Scotland as a precautionary measure. The fungus like…