Tree pests and diseases - the Woodland Trust's position
New pests and diseases pose a serious threat to the UK's woods and trees.
Read moreWood Wise - tree pests and diseases present and future threats
Read this issue on the increasing threats to the health of UK trees...
Each decade seems to bring a new pest or disease to our woods. Many pests and diseases are already causing problems in the UK, while others are possible issues for the future. To read case studies on a variety of threats including Asian and citrus longhorn beetles, Chalara ash dieback and oak processionary moth, read our summer 2013 edition of Wood Wise.
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