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128 Search Results for Soil Science

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    2019 – 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 the […]
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    Phytophthora kernoviae

    Overview of invasive plant pathogen Phytophthora kernoviae. Distribution, symptoms, diagnosis and management.
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    Elm zigzag sawfly (Aproceros leucopoda)

    Information about elm zigzag sawfly (Aproceros leucopoda), now established in Great Britain, including its biology, the risk it poses to elms in Britain, and its identification
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    Flood risk alleviation

    Summary of the use of urban greenspace to reduce flood risk, through riparian woodland on floodplains
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    Ramorum disease (Phytophthora ramorum)

    Information, management advice and guidance on ramorum disease of forest trees and plants, and its causal agent, Phytophthora ramorum. Also known as sudden oak death, sudden larch death and larch tree disease
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    Pine-tree lappet moth (Dendrolimus pini)

    Present in United Kingdom Notifiable – see ‘Report a sighting’ below Scientific name – Dendrolimus pini (D. pini) The larvae, or caterpillars, of pine-tree lappet moth are a serious pest of Scots pine (Pinus sylvestris) forests in some parts of continental Europe, periodically causing large-scale damage to them. They can also attack other coniferous tree species – see […]
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    Phytophthora manual – 6. Managing the risk from Heterobasidion annosum fungus on felled larch sites

    Advice on preventative measures recommended to prevent infection by Heterobasidion annosum fungus on forest sites where trees have been felled to control phytophthora diseases, especially Phtyophthora ramorum and Phytophthora kernovii (previously P. kernoviae) in the United Kingdom
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    Installing a biomass system

    There are a number of issues to consider when planning to install a biomass system