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Bad news for chocolate lovers 🍫worldwide: Moniliophthora perniciosa, a destructive disease of cocoa is first recorded in Africa Aime et al., 2024 | Plant Disease apsjournals.apsnet.org/doi/abs/10.109… West African countries produce nearly 70% of the world cocoa #planthealth

Very pleased to have published on proxy disease surveys from web scraping that can inform #wheat disease forecasts and advise small-holder farmers. Thanks to everyone involved Cambridge Plant Epidemiology and Modelling CIMMYT Met Office Science #Nepal Agricultural Research Council doi.org/10.1002/cli2.78

Have you seen this pest? It's crucial to report sightings of this invasive species so that it can be contained. It is currently present in part of Italy and Switzerland. popillia.eu/map #planthealth

July is a key month for Oak Processionary Moth (OPM) caterpillars, which present a hazard to people, animals and oak trees. If you identify the caterpillars or nests of this tree pest please don't approach. Report your sighting on TreeAlert: treealert.forestresearch.gov.uk #TreeHealth

Forest Research has x3 PAID internships (6 months) available in #pathology (Xylella fastidiosa), #entomology (pinewood nematode) & #SocialSciences (restoring lost trees) through the Centre for Forest Protection Centre for Forest Protection (Oct24 - Apr25) 👇🤯 forestprotection.uk/vacancies-six-…

The eight-toothed bark beetle (Ips typographus) has been found on Sitka spruce in the UK for the first time. Stay vigilant and report any sightings of this pest in Great Britain using TreeAlert. Read more: gov.uk/government/new…

🗣 “During a large-scale dispersal event in 2021, #beetles were found to have travelled more than 160km into England”. Read the latest blog by FR's Dr Daegan Inward for Forestry Commission on current #research into the threat of Ips typographus to UK trees. ow.ly/iRFs50SN27h

Travelling abroad ? 🗺️✈️🚢🏖️ Don't bring back plants, seed or fruit: they can hide plant pests Help us to protect our crops and beautiful countryside against plant pests and diseases ! #planthealth #dontriskit #planthealth4life eppo.int/media/uploaded…

Calling Plant Health Experts! Defra Plant Health are seeking people to join its Register of Reviewers, to peer review proposals and reports. This is a great opportunity to use your expertise to support important research in plant health. Apply here: planthealthportal.defra.gov.uk/research/appli…

We have identified the plane lace bug in central London and are conducting surveillance to determine the scale of the issue. This is not a regulated tree pest and there is no requirement to take statutory action. Report suspected findings to TreeAlert: treealert.forestresearch.gov.uk

The #Observatree 'Host of the Month' this month is Pine. 📷 In this episode, Matt shows us how to easily identify a Scotts pine and a few tips to spot the priority disease, Dothistroma Needle Blight. 📷 Further resources and guides can be found online: observatree.org.uk/.../host-of-th…

JOB ALERT: We’re advertising for 2yr research associate to work on Cambridge University botanical collections at the Fitzwilliam Museum and Cambridge University Herbarium (CGE). Looking for someone who can work across collections, and view science collections through arts and humanities lens: jobs.cam.ac.uk/job/48187/

Schools in Newnham's link areas are now able to register interest for a visit with us in the academic year 24-25! #Barking #Birmingham #Enfield #Redbridge #Walsall Here's the form: cambridge.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9Y… #teacher #school #oxbridge #Cambridge

We are looking for experienced English specialist teachers to join our ambitious, friendly and vibrant school. Please see mynewterm for details of the current vacancies. We welcome a visit to our school during a working day. Please get in touch should you like to visit.

We've announced new measures to limit the impact of the tree pest Ips typographus. Our NEW short film made with Defra UK & Forest Research explains more about the threat from this pest and ways to reduce risk. Watch the full film here: youtu.be/YG_x01T5FK8?si… #TreeHealth

Never has there been a more important time for trees, woodlands, and forests to help tackle the climate emergency. Ahead of #GreenCareersWeek (4 - 9 Nov), use our guide to explore the different pathways into working in forestry: gov.uk/government/pub… #ForestryCareers

Could climate change increase the risk of spruce bark beetle in the UK? Discovery of the first UK infestation in 2018 has led to an urgent need to improve understanding of environmental suitability across the UK. Read the paper by Cerian et al. tinyurl.com/3zuhbjzb

Great working with Forest Research on this and ongoing work to understand environmental suitability and potential spread of Ips typographus in GB - can also highly recommend Plants People Planet 🌱👥🌐

How does a solitary insect cause riots and mass starvation? It just needs a trigger. Scientists from @PlantSci and Food and Agriculture Organization have developed a new tool that will help national agencies to manage huge swarms of desert locusts before they devastate food crops in Africa and Asia 👇