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    Pathway evaluation and pest risk management in transport (PERMIT)

     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 exotic pests through promoting enhanced pathway management.
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    Native species that may be mistaken for oak processionary moth

     Lackey moth (Malacosoma neustria), Brown-tail moth (Euproctis chrysorrhoea), Small ermine moth (Yponomeuta species), Gypsy moth (Lymantria dispar), Buff-tip moth (Phalera bucephala), Small Eggar moth (Eriogaster lanestris), Vapourer moth (Orgyia antiqua)
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    Clearance and disposal strategies for Phytophthora-infected rhododendron

     Project to identify new or improved management strategies for the eradication and safe disposal of Phytophthora-infected rhododendron, and methods which reduce pathogen persistence on infected sites
  • Publications
    Forestry publication document

    Dutch Elm disease – Q&A
    Lead Author: Forestry Commission
    Pathology Advisory Note 10 Answers to common questions. This document details signs and symptoms of the named tree pest(s) or disease(s) and provides advice on what to do if you suspect the pest or disease is present. Related pages Dutch elm disease resources page Tree Health Diagnostic and Advisory Service
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    Using molecular technology to characterise the biology of Pseudomonas syringae pv. aesculi, causing bleeding canker of horse chestnut

     Investigating the processes of infection of Pae on the woody parts of horse chestnut, the potential for its survival and dissemination in soil, water and other environmental substrates, its geographical origin of Pae and its pathways of spread in Europe and the biological function of Pae-specific genes which are implicated in virulence on a tree host
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    Forestry publication document

    Oak pinhole borer
    Lead Author: Forestry Commission
    Tree Pest Advisory Note Wood boring beetle Platypus cylindrus that infests and breeds in cut trees, windblown trees, standing dead and dying trees. Revised: April 2010. This document details signs and symptoms of the named tree pest(s) or disease(s) and provides advice on what to do if you suspect the pest or disease is present. Related pages Research and advice […]
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    Forestry publication document

    Managing acute oak decline

     Oak trees in Britain have long suffered from dieback and decline disorders, but a disease called acute oak decline has been causing particular concern since the first few years of the 21st century. A typical symptom of the disease is dark, sticky fluid bleeding from small cracks in the bark on the trunk of the […]
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    Treatment of root and butt rot in conifers

     The root and butt rot programme investigates biological and chemical methods of controlling the disease in commercial conifer crops
  • Publications
    Forestry publication document

    Potential impacts of drought and disease on forestry in Scotland
    Lead Author: Sarah Green
    This study identified 288 medium or high drought risk forest sites in eastern Scotland, 125 of which include Sitka spruce as a major component. Sitka spruce is intolerant of drought and is known to have previously experienced drought damage such as tree mortality and stem cracking in eastern Scotland. Cases of direct drought damage, together […]
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    Drought stress in Sitka spruce in eastern Scotland and its association with a species of Phomopsis

     Assessment and study of the extensive damage was reported on pole stage and older Sitka spruce along the Dee valley in north-east Scotland
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    Forestry publication document

    Pine-tree lappet moth – Pest Alert
    Lead Author: Forestry Commission
    The pine-tree lappet moth has caused severe defoliation of Scots pine trees on many occasions in Eastern Europe. An initial assessment of the potential impact of the moth in Britain is that it presents a significant threat to the pine forests of northeast Scotland – and further afield if allowed to spread. This Pest Alert […]
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    Management of non-native or invasive vertebrates

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