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Pests and diseases by tree species

To make it easier for you to spot tree pests and diseases, we have listed our 22 priorties by main host tree species.

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Host of the Month Beech - July 2024

Learn identification of beech and its associated priority pests or diseases. Recorded on 3rd July 2024.

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Host of the Month Pine - August 2024

Learn identification of pine and its associated priority pests or diseases. Recorded on 7th August 2024.

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Host of the month - Lawson cypress

Matt Parratt, Observatree Scientific Coordinator, looks at Lawson cypress (Cupressus lawsoniana) and its associated pathogen, Phytophthora lateralis.

Matt Parratt  •  19 Jan 2024

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Seasonal Survey Highlights - Dec to Feb

In this video, Charles Lane, Plant Health Consultant at Fera Science Ltd, reminds us of the Observatree project resources that are relevant for the forthcoming season, focusing on the priority pest and diseases for Dec-Feb: Chalara ash dieback, Emerald ash borer, Great spruce bark beetle and Phytophthora lateralis.

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