Scientists use drones to find invasive spruce bark beetle, the biggest single threat to UK forests

Potato growers are reminded to be vigilant and report any sightings of the Colorado beetle

Launch of new animated video indicates next step in collaboration between animal and plant researchers to address shared concerns

The fifth National Plant Health Week is taking place from 5-12 May 2025. It is a designated week of activity to raise awareness amongst the public, and professional operators on how to keep our plants healthy.

The United Nations designated 12 May the International Day of Plant Health (IDPH) to raise global awareness on how protecting plant health can help end hunger, reduce poverty, protect biodiversity and the environment, and boost economic development.

The Scottish Government has published a new comprehensive five-year plan aimed at protecting plant health across Scotland.

Pause of Scottish log exports to Ireland following finding of Ips Cembrae beetles at Irish port

Woodland managers, landowners and the forestry industry are encouraged to remain vigilant as the Forestry Commission announces a number of new Ips typographus findings in the South East of England.

A new partnership between the PHC and Lauriston Farm in Edinburgh will increase biosecurity in the farm through workshops, resources and protocols.

Surveys carried out by Scottish Forestry and Forest Research in the woodlands surrounding the port of Grangemouth have revealed no evidence of a wider breeding population of Ips typographus.