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A summary guide to managing tree pests and diseases
Find out how to implement good biosecurity to protect trees and woodland
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Trees, woodlands and forests are precious natural assets and provide a range of social, economic and environmental benefits. Trees help to clean our air, prevent flooding, provide timber, and act as a haven for both people and wildlife. It is important that we protect our woodlands against the threat of harmful tree pests and diseases, so they can continue to provide valuable benefits.
This guide covers:
- how tree pests and diseases are introduced and spread
- how to maintain a healthy and resilient woodland
- how to monitor your woodland for tree pests and diseases
- how to plan a tree health survey, and
- how to manage tree pests and diseases in your woodland
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Published 16 November 2023