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#1 - Beech tree showing necrotic bark.
#2 - P kernoviae on rhododendron.
#3 - Infected rhododendron leaf.
#4 - Rhododendron plant.
Hi res imageThe Forestry Commission’s Plant Health Service (PHS) has overall policy and legislative responsibility for all aspects of P. kernoviae relating to forest trees and wood.
Forest Research (an agency of the Comission is responsible for research, scientific advice and diagnosis of P. kernoviae on trees Its Technical Support Unit carries out woodland surveys.
Defra’s Plant Health Division (PHD) has overall policy and legislative responsibility for P. kernoviae relating to plants and plant produce in GB; liaison with direct stakeholders and interested parties at national level and for coordination of action across Defra. The Plant Health and Seeds Inspectorate (PHSI)are responsible for enforcing all aspects of the policy; carrying out inspections, surveys, eradication campaigns and liaison with local Government and stakeholders.
CSL provides scientific and technical advice/support to PHD/PHSI and carry out all diagnostic services.
