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A study of chemical runoff following the use of acetamiprid as a pre-treatment and top-up spray to prevent damage from the large pine weevil (Hylobius abietis L.) to young trees was undertaken at a restock site in mid-Wales. The site was specifically selected to pose a high risk of chemical...
An analysis of relevant species trials was carried out to assess the productivity of potential alternative conifer species to Sitka spruce on upland site types in Britain. Data from 87 forest experiments planted between 1929 and 1995 were analysed to compare long-term performance of 52 species with that of Sitka...
The Welsh Plant Health Surveillance Network (WPHSN) is a ground-breaking Welsh Government funded project designed to proactively monitor native and invasive pests and pathogens that may pose a threat to health of plants and trees across Wales.
Canker-inducing pathogens kill the inner, living bark of trees resulting in poorer growth or mortality of affected individuals which limits their contribution to climate change mitigation.
Milder and wetter winters, followed by increased spring rainfall, are likely to enhance the survival and infection potential of many tree pathogens. Hotter, drier summers leading to drought stress in trees will also increase their susceptibility to disease and expand the distribution range of some pathogens. The increased incidence and...
This is the first report of P. pluvialis in Europe. This is also the first published report of P. pluvialis causing resinous cankers on western hemlock worldwide.
Richard Whittet
Genome sequencing is used to determine the origins and genetic diversity of Dothistroma populations throughout the UK, and confirms the findings of our earlier paper discerning population structure with microsatellite analysis.
A study of Phytophthora diversity in public gardens and amenity woodlands through the use of metabarcoding of soil samples.
A study of Phytophthora diversity in public gardens and amenity woodlands using metabarcoding.
Tree Pest Advisory Note A major defoliator of oak in Europe. 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 Main oak processionary moth resources page Research and...
