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Spring 2013

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Recent media releases

Scots Urged To Get Behind Tree Survey And Tree Buddy Initiative
 
Environment & Climate Change Minister, Paul Wheelhouse, is urging people across Scotland to get involved with a UK-wide initiative that aims to build a comprehensive picture of tree health issues. - 21/05/2013
 
Chalara Dieback Of Ash – Spotting Spring Symptoms
 
The Forestry Commission has posted a video online showing the symptoms to look for at this time of year to check whether ash trees have Chalara dieback - 15/05/2013
 
Aerial Spraying To Tackle Pest Caterpillars In Woodland Near Pangbourne
 
The Forestry Commission is planning aerial spraying of an area of woodland near Pangbourne in West Berkshire during May, and is reassuring residents that it poses no risk to human or animal health. - 03/05/2013
 
Keith Oates Appointed Forestry Commissioner
 
Her Majesty The Queen has approved the appointment of Keith Oates as a Forestry Commissioner for England. - 30/04/2013
 
Alert Over Caterpillar Pest In London And Berkshire
 
People in West, South-West and South London, as well as Pangbourne in Berkshire, are being reminded not to touch caterpillars of the oak processionary moth, which are beginning to emerge in oak trees in these locations. - 29/04/2013