New approaches for the early detection of tree health pests and pathogens
An LWEC Tree Health and Plant Biosecurity Initiative project
The UK's forests, woods and trees are under threat from a growing number of pests and diseases. Many of these threats are alien; historically not present in the UK and having been introduced from overseas. The most common pathway of introduction is via human activity, especially trade; for example moving infected plants or infested timber.
These cases clearly demonstrate that we need to do more to improve our nation's biosecurity and protect our crops, trees and native plants.
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