Scotland Tree and Plant Health Update

We will hear from the Scottish Forestry Plant Health Team, as well as getting expert insight on Ips typographus and other crucial topics, including:

• R.grandis breeding programme with Katy Dainton (Forest Research) 
• Plant Healthy Certification Scheme by Alistair Yeomon
• Latest on Ips typograhpus by Fred Toft (Forestry Commission)
• Hylobius Update by Andrew Vaughan (Tilhill)
• Oak Processionary Moth and Pine Processionary Moth: A European View by Diego Salvador (Syngenta)
• Forestry Chemicals update by Colin Palmer
• Plant Health Centre Research on Future Threats to Trees and Forestry from Dr Matt Elliot (Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh)
• Stem Cracking in British Conifers: Potential Impact on Economic Resilience and Current Assessment Efforts with Ruben Manso (Forest Research)