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How to stop the spread and dispose of invasive non-native plants that can harm the environment in England.
Information on oak processionary moth (OPM) for those who own or manage oak trees, including private tree and woodland owners as well as local authorities.
What you need to do if you keep, grow, find or sell certain invasive plant species and your responsibilities to prevent their spread.
Legislation title: Guidance on the application of Plant Protection Products (PPPs) for phytosanitary treatment of oak processionary moth (OPM).
The Tribunal makes decisions about national listing of new varieties of plants, UK plant variety rights and certain forestry matters. PVST is a tribunal of the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs .
How to plan for and manage the risks associated with oak processionary moth (OPM) on oak trees on your land.
How to apply for variety listing of agricultural and vegetable plant varieties in Great Britain (GB) and Northern Ireland (NI).
Find out about pests and diseases that could be affecting your trees.
There are 20 tick species found in the UK, many of which are specialist parasites of wildlife. Below is a list of the different tick species found in the UK, as well as some that are imported.
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