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    OPM Manual – 4. Biology and life cycle

     Understanding the biology of oak processionary moth (OPM) can help you to manage it. The caterpillars are the larval stage of the insect’s life cycle. OPM gets part of its common and scientific names from the caterpillars’ distinctive habit of moving around in nose-to-tail processions on trees, and sometimes on the ground beneath host trees. They also frequently cluster […]
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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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    Chalara manual – 2. Managing ash trees and woodland, including logs and firewood

     1. Principles The principles underlying the guidance presented below are: maintaining, where possible, the values and benefits associated with ash woodlands and iconic trees; securing an economic return where timber production is an important objective; maintaining as much genetic diversity in ash trees as possible with the aim of ensuring the presence of ash in the long term; and minimising impacts […]
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    General biomass information

     General background information about woodfuel and biomass
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    Red-necked longhorn beetle (Aromia bungii)

     Not present in United Kingdom Notifiable – See ‘Report a sighting’ below Scientific name – Aromia bungii Picture: Fera Science Ltd Red-necked longhorn beetle is a highly damaging pest of trees in the Prunus genus, such as apricot, cherry, peach and plum, and some ornamental Prunus species. It is also known as red-necked longicorn beetle. Distribution Red-necked longhorn beetle is native to […]
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    Woodfuel storage

     Well designed storage is important to ensure woodfuel is kept in good condition and safely
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    Installing a biomass system

     There are a number of issues to consider when planning to install a biomass system