Forestry and Tree Health Resources
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Not present in UK Notifiable – see ‘Report a sighting’ below Scientific name – Dendrolimus sibiricus The larvae, or caterpillars, of the Siberian silk moth are a destructive pest of several species of conifer trees, some of which are grown in the United Kingdom for commercial and/or nature conservation purposes....
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...
Introduction This chapter presents a range of information about the woodland environment, mostly using sources that are outside the scope of National Statistics. They are included to provide additional context to the topic. Estimates for England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland are included, where possible, in addition to GB or...
Consideration of soil formation and function in the urban environment where greenspace is to be established
Service overview By analysis of DNA extracted from samples, Forest Research can identify the presence of cryptic or reclusive species. For example, this has been useful to conservationists in identifying bat species from droppings collected in roosts (including the common and soprano pipistrelle species), differentiating between red and black grouse...
Our research-focused chemical analysis laboratory provides soil, water, plant and foliage (leaf) testing to support a wide range of agricultural and forest-related activities. Environmental monitoring Plant, soil and water analyses are key to any environmental or site monitoring exercise, whether for regulatory or research purposes. We can provide a basic...
Reports on studies undertaken by Forest Research Technical Development on woodfuel related topics
Overview of Massaria disease and the fungus that might cause it.
How the provision of high quality, attractive accessible greenspace can increase levels of tourism in urban areas
Information about the pinewood nematode, also known as pine wilt nematode (Bursaphelenchus xylophilus), which causes pine wilt disease of coniferous trees, and is spread by pine sawyer beetles (Monochamus species).
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