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    Biosecurity engagement with hikers at Rowardennan in Scotland

     Following the discovery of Phytophthera Ramorum close to Rowardennan in Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park, Forest Research were commissioned to carry out questionnaires with hikers in the area to investigate their awareness of and engagement with the topic of tree pests and diseases, and biosecurity.
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    Resilience – Future Proofing Plant Health

     What is tree resilience and how can we support better management for tree health in the face of climate change and pests and diseases?
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    Delivering Resilient Forests

     Resilient forests are important if our trees are to cope better with changing environmental conditions and threats from pests and diseases. This page provides information on the publications produced as part of Forest Research's 'Delivering Resilient Forests' programme of research.
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    BRIGIT – A consortium for enhancing UK surveillance and response to Xylella fastidiosa

     A multi-partner GB wide transdisciplinary project that takes a holistic approach to enhance diagnostics, identify factors that could lead to spread and formulate response strategies to mitigate the devastating effects of X. fastidiosa.
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    The threat to UK forestry posed by the Pine-tree lappet moth: life cycle, origin and future risk

     Project determining the level of risk to Scots pine and other tree species posed by defoliating caterpillars of the pine-tree lappet moth.
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    Ecology and Pathology of Ash Dieback Disease

     This project is investigating the factors that influence infection by the ash dieback pathogen (Hymenoscyphus fraxineus) and the long-term outcomes for affected trees.
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    Neurostresspep

     Neurostresspep explores the use of insect neuropeptide hormones for controlling pest insects; Forest Research is investigating whether these naturally occurring compounds can be used in forest management to reduce damage by pine weevil (Hylobius abietis).
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    PRotect Oak Ecosystems (PuRpOsE)

     This project is providing understanding of the current and future health threats to native oaks in the UK. It is focussing on Acute Oak Decline (AOD).
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    SCALEFORES: Scaling Rules For Ecosystem Service Mapping

     We are working with Southampton University and the Centre for Ecology and Hydrology to develop and test novel modelling frameworks to explore the drivers of ecosystem services at different spatial scales in order to predict and map their delivery.
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    SAPPHIRE

     The SAPPHIRE project uses data from earth observation satellites to produce effective tree-health mapping and assessment tools for plant health practitioners.
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    PREPSYS

     Multi partner research project on risk-based strategies to prepare for and manage the invasive emerald ash borer and bronze birch borer.
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    Phytothreats meetings and events

     Meetings (including presentations) and events details of the Forest Research Phyto-threats project
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    Mapping the Distribution of Phytophthoras in Britain

     This project is mapping the distribution of Phytophthora species across Britain to understand the extent of the risk they pose to tree hosts.
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    Focus on emerging Phytophthoras

     Emerging diseases of forests caused by new and exotic Phytophthora species (POnTE project)
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    Pest Organisms Threatening Europe (POnTE)

     Collaborative European research action against emerging plant pathogens that threaten plant and trees in Europe.
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    Threats from Phytophthora

     Research on Phytophthora diseases of trees has been a key part of the work of Forest Research for many years.
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    Understanding the threat posed by Phytophthora austrocedri to juniper in Britain

     Phytophthora austrocedri is causing widespread mortality of native juniper in northern Britain. This project aims to provide the evidence base to guide juniper conservation strategies that mitigate the effects of the pathogen.
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    Global threats from Phytophthora spp. (PHYTO-THREATS)

     The PHYTO-THREATS project aims to address the risks to UK forest and woodland ecosystems from Phytophthora by examining the distribution and diversity of Phytophthoras in UK plant nursery systems.