Guidance

Moving large oak trees within the Oak Processionary Moth (OPM) management zones

Guide to help traders of large oak trees meet the management policy changes that came into force on 24 May 2023.

• From: Forestry Commission
• Published: 11 July 2024

Applies to England

• Publication for Northern Ireland
• Publication for Scotland
• Publication for Wales

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Oak Processionary Moth management policy changes guide

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Oak Processionary Moth management policy changes guide

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Following changes to Oak Processionary Moth (OPM) management zone boundaries in March 2023, new regulation came into force on 24 May 2023 permitting the movement of large oak trees and trade within the established area and buffer zone. This is providing that certain biosecurity requirements and movement restrictions are met.

Watch the video that describes the changes you need to meet.

You can also [[watch our video]] that describes the changes.

Read more at: managing oak processionary moth in England.

Published 11 July 2024