This page provides brief information and links to information about forest pests and diseases that may be of interest to people living and working in North West England.
Phytophthora ramorum
Following a recent outbreak of Phytophthora ramorum on Japanese Larch trees in Devon, Cornwall and Somerset the Forestry Commission in North West England has surveyed its larch woodlands during December 2009 to check for signs of possible infection. This was done by looking for symptoms of the disease on rhododendron where these occur. This survey found no such signs.
One incidence of a related pathogen P kernoviae, previously discovered some years ago in a heritage garden in Cumbria continues to appear to be under control.
We will continue to be vigilant and monitor for this pathogen into the future.
Further Information
Please visit Forestry Commission Plant Health for information on all forest health matters.
