Cerian

Mathematical epidemiologist

[Forestry Commission @ForestryComm]

Our Spruce Site Assessment Grant is open for applications.

It aims to encourage proactive management of spruce trees to prevent infestations of Ips typographus - eight-toothed spruce bark beetle.

Read about eligibility and how to apply: https://t.co/7Ct3VmaXfL

#TreeHealth

[Cambridge University @Cambridge_Uni]

How does a solitary insect cause riots and mass starvation? It just needs a trigger.

Scientists from @PlantSci and @FAO have developed a new tool that will help national agencies to manage huge swarms of desert locusts before they devastate food crops in Africa and Asia 👇

[Cerian @Cerian_W]

Great working with @Forest_Research on this and ongoing work to understand environmental suitability and potential spread of Ips typographus in GB - can also highly recommend @plantspplplanet

[Forestry Commission @ForestryComm]

Never has there been a more important time for trees, woodlands, and forests to help tackle the climate emergency.

Ahead of #GreenCareersWeek (4 - 9 Nov), use our guide to explore the different pathways into working in forestry: https://t.co/zYW08RRkIb

#ForestryCareers

[Cerian @Cerian_W]

Great working with @Forest_Research on this and ongoing work to understand environmental suitability and potential spread of Ips typographus in GB - can also highly recommend @plantspplplanet

[Department of Plant Sciences Cambridge @camplantsci]

Could climate change increase the risk of spruce bark beetle in the UK?

Discovery of the first UK infestation in 2018 has led to an urgent need to improve understanding of environmental suitability across the UK.

Read the paper by @Cerian_W et al.

https://t.co/CPYKYDMF6I

[Department of Plant Sciences Cambridge @camplantsci]

Could climate change increase the risk of spruce bark beetle in the UK?

Discovery of the first UK infestation in 2018 has led to an urgent need to improve understanding of environmental suitability across the UK.

Read the paper by @Cerian_W et al.

https://t.co/CPYKYDMF6I

[Forestry Commission @ForestryComm]

We've announced new measures to limit the impact of the tree pest Ips typographus.

Our NEW short film made with @DefraGovUK & @Forest_Research explains more about the threat from this pest and ways to reduce risk.

Watch the full film here: https://t.co/FMhivcIYeu

#TreeHealth

[Cottenham Village College @CottenhamVC]

We are looking for experienced English specialist teachers to join our ambitious, friendly and vibrant school.

Please see mynewterm for details of the current vacancies.

We welcome a visit to our school during a working day. Please get in touch should you like to visit.

[Newnham College Outreach @NewnhamSLO]

Schools in Newnham's link areas are now able to register interest for a visit with us in the academic year 24-25! #Barking #Birmingham #Enfield #Redbridge #Walsall
Here's the form: https://t.co/9udCVSyjJt

#teacher #school #oxbridge #Cambridge

[Forest Research @Forest_Research]

The #Observatree 'Host of the Month' this month is Pine. 📷
In this episode, Matt shows us how to easily identify a Scotts pine and a few tips to spot the priority disease, Dothistroma Needle Blight. 📷
Further resources and guides can be found online: https://t.co/XgeaM4WkMT
#HotM #ForestResearch #ScottsPine #NeedleBlight

[Forestry Commission @ForestryComm]

We have identified the plane lace bug in central London and are conducting surveillance to determine the scale of the issue.

This is not a regulated tree pest and there is no requirement to take statutory action.

Report suspected findings to TreeAlert: https://t.co/yf73CSBPah

[EPPO OEPP @EPPOnews]

Travelling abroad ? 🗺️✈️🚢🏖️
Don't bring back plants, seed or fruit: they can hide plant pests
Help us to protect our crops and beautiful countryside against plant pests and diseases !
#planthealth #dontriskit #planthealth4life

https://t.co/itjRijbHPx

[Nicola Spence CBE @plantchief]

Calling Plant Health Experts! Defra Plant Health are seeking people to join its Register of Reviewers, to peer review proposals and reports. This is a great opportunity to use your expertise to support important research in plant health. Apply here: https://t.co/lL4UpsViVE

[Forest Research @Forest_Research]

🗣 “During a large-scale dispersal event in 2021, #beetles were found to have travelled more than 160km into England”.

Read the latest blog by FR's Dr Daegan Inward for @ForestryComm on current #research into the threat of Ips typographus to UK trees.

https://t.co/pAul9di3vO

[Forestry Commission @ForestryComm]

The eight-toothed bark beetle (Ips typographus) has been found on Sitka spruce in the UK for the first time. Stay vigilant and report any sightings of this pest in Great Britain using TreeAlert. Read more: https://t.co/5YvYuDCb1x

[Dr. Tom Ovenden @WoodEcology]

@Forest_Research has x3 PAID internships (6 months) available in #pathology (Xylella fastidiosa), #entomology (pinewood nematode) & #SocialSciences (restoring lost trees) through the Centre for Forest Protection @ForestProtectUK (Oct24 - Apr25) 👇🤯

https://t.co/aOxmRcAp7U

[Forestry Commission @ForestryComm]

July is a key month for Oak Processionary Moth (OPM) caterpillars, which present a hazard to people, animals and oak trees.

If you identify the caterpillars or nests of this tree pest please don't approach. Report your sighting on TreeAlert: https://t.co/yf73CSBPah

#TreeHealth

[EPPO Pest Risk @MurielSuffert]

Have you seen this pest?
It's crucial to report sightings of this invasive species so that it can be contained.
It is currently present in part of Italy and Switzerland.

https://t.co/UDPU9sK0XZ

#planthealth

[Jake Smith @JacobwwwSmith]

Very pleased to have published on proxy disease surveys from web scraping that can inform #wheat disease forecasts and advise small-holder farmers. Thanks to everyone involved @cam_plantepi @CIMMYT @MetOffice_Sci #Nepal Agricultural Research Council https://t.co/QunOgMQ1Y6