From Forest Research:

Top tips on how to develop a biosecurity action plan are now available from the Forest Research Climate Change Hub, providing landowners and managers with the latest information on how to prevent the introduction and spread of harmful pests and pathogens.

Trees are under increasing pressure from harmful pests and pathogens. Changes in our climate mean that pests or pathogens stand a much greater chance of getting established. Plus, the growth of global trade and travel increases the chances of introduction through existing entry pathways. Therefore, it’s vital that we all play our part, stay informed, and do what we can to protect the health of our nation’s trees.

Developed in association with the Forestry Commission’s Plant Health team, the resource pulls together guidance on why biosecurity is so important and offers practical steps that can be taken to stop the spread of pests and pathogens, from making sure all equipment, including boots, clothing, ropes and saws, is free from soil and organic material before entering and leaving a site, to keeping accurate, up-to-date records of all purchases and supplies that can be traced in the event of an outbreak.

To find out more visit: Biosecurity | Forest Research Climate Change Hub