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    Ash dieback (Hymenoscyphus fraxineus)

    Present in United Kingdom Reportable – see ’Report a sighting’ below Scientific name of causal agent – Hymenoscyphus fraxineus Ash dieback is a highly destructive disease of ash trees (Fraxinus species), especially the United Kingdom’s native ash species, common ash (Fraxinus excelsior). It is caused by a fungus named Hymenoscyphus fraxineus (H. fraxineus), which is of eastern Asian […]
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    Acute oak decline

    Information including symptoms and distribution about acute oak decline disease of oak (Quercus species), characterised by stem bleeding
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    Emerald ash borer beetle (Agrilus planipennis)

    Information about the emerald ash borer beetle (EAB) (Agrilus planipennis), a damaging pest of ash trees.
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    Oak lace bug (Corythucha arcuata)

    Oak lace bug (OLB) is an insect pest of oak trees (trees in the Quercus genus), and of several other species of broad-leaved trees.
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    General biomass information

    General background information about woodfuel and biomass
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    Dutch elm disease (Ophiostoma novo-ulmi)

    About Dutch elm disease in Great Britain
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    Wetland habitats

    Information on the ecological benefits of wetlands in the urban environment for increased species and provision of habitats
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    Citrus longhorn beetle (Anoplophora chinensis)

    Not present in UK Notifiable – See ‘Report a sighting’ below Scientific name – Anoplophora chinensis (A. chinensis) The citrus longhorn beetle (CLB) is a non-native, wood-boring, cerambycid beetle which is extremely damaging to a wide range of broadleaved tree and shrub species. These include several species native to the United Kingdom (UK), and several which are grown […]
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    Climate amelioration

    Benefits of greenspace for climate amelioration and reduction of the urban heat island effect.
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    Xylella (Xylella fastidiosa)

    Information and guidance about the disease-causing plant bacterium Xylella fastidiosa.