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128 Search Results for Soil Science

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    Freshwater ecosystems

    Ecological benefits of greenspace and freshwater ecosystems in the urban environment
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    Phytophthora disease of alder (Phytophthora alni)

    Overview of Phytophthora disease of alder (Alnus) caused by Phytophthora alni
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    Climate amelioration

    Benefits of greenspace for climate amelioration and reduction of the urban heat island effect.
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    Red-necked longhorn beetle (Aromia bungii)

    Not present in United Kingdom Notifiable – See ‘Report a sighting’ below Scientific name – Aromia bungii Picture: Fera Science Ltd Red-necked longhorn beetle is a highly damaging pest of trees in the Prunus genus, such as apricot, cherry, peach and plum, and some ornamental Prunus species. It is also known as red-necked longicorn beetle. Distribution Red-necked longhorn beetle is native to […]
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    Biosecurity – practical considerations

    Practical considerations of biosecurity and how planting exotic species and increasing movement of seeds can increase the risk of importing and disseminating new pest species (insects and pathogens).
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    Ash dieback (Hymenoscyphus fraxineus)

    Present in United Kingdom Reportable – see ’Report a sighting’ below Scientific name of causal agent – Hymenoscyphus fraxineus Ash dieback is a highly destructive disease of ash trees (Fraxinus species), especially the United Kingdom’s native ash species, common ash (Fraxinus excelsior). It is caused by a fungus named Hymenoscyphus fraxineus (H. fraxineus), which is of eastern Asian […]
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    2018 – Glossary

    Ancient woodland Woodland which has been in continuous existence since 1600 (1750 in Scotland). Awaiting validation Status for a Woodland Carbon Code project or group that is undergoing assessment by a certification body. Bioenergy Energy from any fuel that is derived from biomass. Biomass Material that is derived from living, or recently living, biological organisms. Biosecurity A set of precautions that aim to prevent […]
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    2017 – Glossary

    Ancient woodland Woodland which has been in continuous existence since 1600 (1750 in Scotland). Awaiting validation Status for a Woodland Carbon Code project or group that is undergoing assessment by a certification body. Bioenergy Energy from any fuel that is derived from biomass. Biomass Material that is derived from living, or recently living, biological organisms. Biosecurity A set of precautions that aim to prevent […]
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    2016 – Glossary

    Ancient woodland Woodland which has been in continuous existence since 1600 (1750 in Scotland). Awaiting validation Status for a Woodland Carbon Code project or group that is undergoing assessment by a certification body. Bioenergy Energy from any fuel that is derived from biomass. Biomass Material that is derived from living, or recently living, biological organisms. Biosecurity A set of precautions that aim to prevent […]
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    Open habitats

    Ecological benefit of open habitats in urban or peri-urban greenspace
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    Woodland

    What is urban and peri-urban woodland and what are its benefits and practical considerations for its establishment and management
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    Phytophthora kernoviae

    Overview of invasive plant pathogen Phytophthora kernoviae. Distribution, symptoms, diagnosis and management.