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Oak Processionary Moth management policy changes guide

Guide to help traders of large oak trees meet the management policy changes that came into force on 24 May 2023.

Updates to this page

From:
Forestry Commission
Published:
11 April 2023
Last updated:
24 May 2023
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  1. Update now that OPM management changes have come into force.

  2. Addition of video describing the changes traders need to prepare for.

  3. First published.

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This page is outdated. You can find up to date information at Moving large oak trees within the Oak Processionary Moth (OPM) management zones.

Applies to England

Documents

Oak Processionary Moth management policy changes guide

PDF, 15.5 MB, 8 pages

Details

Eight page digital guide for traders of large oak trees.

Following changes to OPM management zone boundaries in March 2023, new regulation came into force on 24 May 2023 permitting the movement of large oak trees and trade within the Established area and Buffer zone, provided certain biosecurity requirements and movement restrictions are met.

You can also watch our video that describes the changes you need to meet.

You can also [[watch our video]] that describes the changes.

Please make sure you are aware of the changes, up to date on all policies and actioning any requirements.

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