Planting spruce trees in the Ips typographus demarcated area

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Planting spruce trees in the Ips typographus demarcated area

皇冠体育app eight-toothed spruce bark beetle (Ips typographus) is a serious pest of spruce. 皇冠体育appre are exemptions and restrictions for planting spruce in the demarcated area.

From:: Forestry Commission
Published: 8 October 2024

Applies to England

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Quick guide on planting spruce trees in the Ips typographus demarcated area

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Details

皇冠体育app updated Ips typographus demarcated area notice (Notice 7(2024)) imposes a prohibition on the planting of spruce trees (Picea genus) within the south-east of England and East Anglia.

皇冠体育app prohibition (ban) on spruce growing has exemptions for certain circumstances. 皇冠体育appse can apply to:

Christmas tree growers
arboretums
landscapers and private residents
nurseries
foresters

Further resources

Read the complete guide, news updates and more about the eight-toothed spruce bark beetle Ips typographus.

Landowners and managers may qualify for support to fell and restock woodlands under the聽Tree Health Pilot scheme.

Published 8 October 2024

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