The Times: We’ll burn 75,000 young oaks, warn growers

A new survey undertaken by Maelor Forest Nurseries reveals that more needs to be done to improve understanding and access to tree improvement.

Public and construction trade vigilance needed as greatest risk period for oak processionary moth (OPM) begins. The caterpillars can strip oak trees of foliage and weaken their health.

The battle against tree-disease spreading beetles such as the Emerald ash borer and the larger eight-toothed spruce bark beetle has taken a significant step forward thanks to new government funding.