Many species have been intentionally introduced to new regions for their benefits. Some of
these alien species cause damage, others do not (or at least have not yet). There are …

The multidisciplinary 'Phyto-threats' project was initiated in 2016 to address the increasing
risks to UK forest and woodland ecosystems from trade-disseminated Phytophthora. A major …

In past decades, urban tree biosecurity has taken on growing importance worldwide.
Stakeholders play a key role in countering the spread of invasive alien pests and pathogens …

It is widely acknowledged that a major threat to tree health biosecurity comes from trade,
particularly through the importation of containerised live plants and associated growing …

Trade-disseminated Phytophthora species are implicated in a recent upsurge of
Phytophthora diseases in the UK and the establishment and spread of these pathogens in …

Abstract The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) carried out preparatory work to inform
an EU awareness‐raising communication campaign on plant health risks. In a first phase …

In the context of the Farm to Fork Strategy, there is a need to continue awareness‐raising
efforts about plant health risks amongst the general public and stakeholders. The European …

Eriocampa ovata (Linnaeus)(Hymenoptera: Tenthredinidae), commonly known as woolly
alder sawfly, is an introduced species to North America. Its larvae have six or more prolegs …