Forestry and Tree Health Resources
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Not present in United Kingdom Notifiable – See ‘Report a sighting’ below Scientific name of causal agent – Candidatus Phytoplasma ulmi (C. Phytoplasma ulmi) ‘Yellows’ is a plant disease caused by a group of organisms called phytoplasmas, which are specialised forms of bacteria. One of these phytoplasmas, Candidatus Phytoplasma ulmi,...
Study finds twinflower in Scotland exhibits genetic effects of chronic population fragmentation Habitat fragmentation is widely thought to contribute to the decline of plant species. In part, this is due to the restriction it places on the flow of genes (which occurs through pollen and seed dispersal) within a plant...
Oak processionary moth (OPM) caterpillars, or larvae, are covered with thousands of minute, irritating hairs. These can be released as a defence mechanism, or blown off by the wind, and come into contact with people and animals. Contact can cause symptoms ranging from a mildly itching rash to allergic reactions. The caterpillars...
Canker stain of plane is a disease which can affect several species of plane trees (trees in the Platanus genus).
This page provides good practice guidance when working on trees in or close to OPM-affected areas, or when dealing with arisings from work on OPM-infested trees.
Overview of chronic oak dieback. Information about distribution, symptoms, diagnosis and disease management.
Forests are particularly vulnerable to movements of Invasive Alien Species. Multiple pathways for transfer of pests internationally are poorly characterised, leading to increasing transfer and establishment of new damaging organisms. This EU COST Action FP1002 aims to address this shortfall in knowledge and practice, and focus on reducing threats from...
Resilience Implementation Framework - the resilience concept
There is increasing evidence that contact with nature provides a wide variety of benefits for children. These include physical, mental and social well-being benefits as well as a wide range of learning opportunities and the chance to develop an interest in and understanding of nature. At the same time, there...
Information on the ecological benefits of wetlands in the urban environment for increased species and provision of habitats
Present in United Kingdom Notifiable – See ‘Report a sighting’ below Scientific name of causal agent – Fomitiporia punctata (F. punctata) Picture: Lucien Rommelaars – Saxifraga Elbow-patch crust is a disease of London plane trees (Platanus x acerifolia, also known as Platanus x hispanica). It is caused by the basidiomycete fungus...
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