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Have your say on the risks of plant pests and pathogens for habitat creation and restoration

Have your say on the risks of plant pests and pathogens for habitat creation and restoration

Ash woodland (Photo: David Genney)
“This work will identify if plant health risks are taken into account during habitat restoration and creation and how guidance can be improved to minimize any risks.”
A female emerald ash borer

Researchers from the James Hutton Institute are seeking views from anyone involved in habitat restoration or creation, from across the UK. Through a survey devised in partnership with Scotland’s Plant Health Centre and NatureScot, Hutton ecologists seek to better understand the plant health risks associated with habitat creation and habitat restoration.

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This article was originally posted by The James Hutton Institute