
Creating a robust plan to keep our trees healthy
Government’s upcoming Plant Biosecurity Strategy must put in place a bold plan to tackle the pests and diseases that threaten our native tree populations.
Take action nowExotic tree pests and diseases have entered the UK from overseas and are sweeping through the countryside. At least 20 are attacking our native trees, with six reaching epidemic levels. There are 11 more nearing our borders through international trade and helped along by the warmer, wetter changing climate.
Trees woods and wildlife
We are fighting back against pests and diseases. Find out what we're doing to prevent the spread and protect the UK’s trees.
Plant trees
Buying UK sourced and grown trees is the best way to prevent the spread of imported pests and diseases.
Trees woods and wildlife
Observatree is a tree health early warning system ensuring that tree pests and diseases are spotted and reported quickly so they can be eliminated or controlled.
Government’s upcoming Plant Biosecurity Strategy must put in place a bold plan to tackle the pests and diseases that threaten our native tree populations.
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About us
With increasing numbers of tree pests and diseases in the UK, it's important we have confidence in the trees we plant. Find out more about how our trees are sourced and grown.
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Blog
Matt Elliot • 13 May 2019
Policy paper
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