The Forestry Commission in the UK are on the front line of a challenging struggle against potentially damaging pests and diseases.
The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) are looking into the trouble caused by organisms bought in from other parts of the world. In their native habitats these organisms cause little trouble, however when introduced to new environments like the UK, some of the organisms are virulent, fast-spreading and unstable. There is such a great concern over the future health of UK trees that the government is increasingly diverting expenditure towards research to combat tree pests and diseases.
To find out more about how to treat insect infestations, contact Forest and Garden Timber Services.
The importance of trees
The beautiful South Downs National Park is described as’ the most wooded National Park in England’. Trees provide all kinds of resources and benefits to us generally, many unseen and taken for granted. They help to reduce pollution and prevent flooding. They are also an asset in our communities where their beauty can increase property values and provide a sense of wellbeing.
All these benefits are recognised during National Tree Week which runs annually from 1st December. To mark their significance and demonstrate the importance of trees to our landscape and culture a locally grown oak tree was planted in a hedgerow by Lord Gardiner, Minister for Rural Affairs and Biosecurity he commented: “I am delighted to be here in this wonderful and wooded National Park, to celebrate National Tree Week. We can all be proud of these beautiful parts of our country. It has been a particular honour to plant an oak, which I am proud to call our national tree. It is vitally important we continue to value our nation’s trees, ensuring their resilience against the threats they face. That is why we are investing more than £37 million to understand pests and diseases and find new ways to tackle them.” For more information or if you require Tree surgery in Farnborough, call us today.
