Forestry and Tree Health Resources
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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...
Benefits of greenspace for reptile and amphibian biodiversity, rare and protected species and practical consideration within urban and peri-urban environments
Provision and planning of green space in urban areas to make a positive contribution to improving the quality of the urban landscape
Greenspace as a feature of the urban landscape taking many forms, and serving many purposes
Statistics in the Forestry Commission - methodology & background information
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,...
Guide to surveying oak trees for signs of oak processionary moth (Thaumetopoea processionea) and when to apply control measures
Information on the ecological benefits of grasslands in the urban and peri-urban greenspace environment, including benefits and practical considerations
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.
Not present in UK Notifiable – See ‘Report a sighting’ below Scientific name – Neocerambyx raddei (N. raddei) Photo © Kirill V. Makarov Deep mountain longhorn beetle, also known as Oak longhorn beetle (Neocerambyx raddei, previously known as Massicus raddei), is a major pest of Asian oak species such as Quercus mongolica...
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