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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
  • Publications
    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

     Choosing species to be researched and links to species chosen
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    Reducing the impact of non-native or invasive vertebrates to forestry

     Research programme to support the management of conflicts caused by vertebrate species and their impacts in woodlands and provide information to support policymakers and practitioners in delivery of forest policy targets. Research areas cover mammal damage to trees and woodland and management of non-native or invasive vertebrates
  • Publications
    Forestry publication document

    Dutch elm disease diagnosis
    Lead Author: Forestry Commission
    Information sheet describing symptoms and how to confirm the diagnosis.
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    Management of stem bleeding on oak

     General advice on the management of (bacterial) bleeding cankers on oak
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    Forestry publication document

    Red band needle blight of conifers in Britain
    Lead Author: Anna Brown
    Red band needle blight is an economically important disease affecting a number of coniferous trees, in particular pines. The disease has a world-wide distribution but until recently it was mainly of concern in the Southern Hemisphere. In much of the world, including Britain, it is caused by the fungus Dothistroma septosporum. Red band needle blight […]
  • Publications
    Forestry publication document

    Problems on plane trees
    Lead Author: Forestry Commission
    Pathology Advisory Note 7 Pathogens that could potentially be very damaging to Planes (Platanus spp.) in the UK. 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 on tree pests and diseases Tree Health Diagnostic […]
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    Summary of research assessing and communicating animal disease risks for countryside users

     This programme will help those involved in the countryside to understand better how to deal with diseases such as Lyme Disease, how to communicate the degree of risk effectively, and how to encourage preventative action
  • Publications
    Forestry publication document

    Cleaning mechanised pesticide spray equipment
    Lead Author: Bill J Jones
    This Technical Note sets out the procedures for cleaning pesticide applicators and proposes a cleaning regime drawn from current sources of best practice.
  • Publications
    Forestry publication document

    [Archive] Resistance of young conifers to feeding damage by pine weevil
    Lead Author: David Wainhouse
    This Information Note describes the main resistance trait in young pine and spruce that affects feeding. Examples of weevil damage are illustrated as a guide to the recognition of resistant and susceptible trees in the field.
  • Publications
    Forestry publication document

    Managing the Pine Weevil on Lowland Pine
    Lead Author: David Wainhouse
    The pine weevil Hylobius abietis is a common cause of mortality in young conifers used to restock forest sites after clearfelling. This Practice Note looks at minimising the use of insecticides for the control of pine weevils by adopting an Integrated Pest Management (IPM) approach.