Charles Lane

#CitizenScientist #IYPH2020 #biosecurity; Plant🥀Tree🌳#pathologist,Yorkshire. Descendent of Roger Iddison, YCCC first professional cricket captain

[IPSN @IPSN_BGCI]

Calling all UK Botanic Gardens & Arboreta📢🇬🇧:

The Hawthorn Sampling Initiative 2026 (Apr-Sep) is open for sign-ups.

🦠🔬Help @Forest_Research, @TheTreeCouncil & @FeraScience investigate pathogens affecting hawthorn & hedgerow species!

Register here: https://t.co/Cy91NfmSuI

[Charles Lane @cobwebdr]

I love that standard - if you’ve not consulted it you have missed out

[IPPC | International Plant Protection Convention @ippcnews]

🗣️ Words matter, especially in plant health.

The #IPPC Glossary of Phytosanitary Terms (ISPM 5) ensures countries speak the same “phytosanitary language,” building trust, preventing trade disputes, and protecting plants 🌱

Clear terms = clear action = healthy trade.

👉 https://t.co/chVOi6RCs3

#PlantHealth 🌱

[Forestry Commission @ForestryComm]

It's #GreenCareers Week!

If you've been considering a career in Forestry, we'll be bringing you advice and inspiration all week, starting with this NEW blog from Gareth, one of the first people to graduate from our Professional Forester Apprenticeship: https://t.co/aTw22IDe3H

[Charles Lane @cobwebdr]

Do you know your trees and pests and diseases- try this quick 10 multiple choice Observatree quiz all about sweet chestnut - good luck
https://t.co/3qQw0225QN
@PlantNetwork @bgci @IPSN_BGCI @ArbAssociation @LTOA33

[Forestry Commission @ForestryComm]

If you're cycling in woodland this summer, cleaning your bike between visits is important to reduce the risk of tree diseases being moved from place to place on your wheels.

#TreeHealth #KeepItClean

[IPPC | International Plant Protection Convention @ippcnews]

#PlantHealth & trade go hand in hand!🌱

International Standards for Phytosanitary Measures #ISPMs stop pests, protect food, and keep trade safe. From stopping pests in wood packaging (ISPM 15) 🪵to enabling secure digital certification (ePhyto) 💻, they’re our global shield.

Learn how they’re developed & why they matter ➡️https://t.co/whEAdSsum4

[Euphresco network @Euphresco]

📢 Don’t miss the upcoming #webinar with Australia’s Chief Plant Protection Officer🇦🇺 on the topic ‘Significant Plant Pest #Biosecurity Detections in 2024-2025’ 🐛🐞 🪲🌱
🎙️ Speaker: Dr. Bill Crowe from @DAFFgov
🗓️ Date: 21 August 2025
🕑 Time: 2:00 PM AEST
#PlantHealth #ACPPO

[IPSN @IPSN_BGCI]

📢Call to Action (UK-based initiative)!

Help establish a baseline for key pests affecting Holm Oak (Quercus ilex) across UK botanic gardens🧐🌳
🔎Monitor trees at your site
📙Protocol & guide provided
✅Register your interest: https://t.co/XMBpaPANPc
#TreeHealth #UKBotanicGarden

[IPSN @IPSN_BGCI]

Deadline is approaching! 🚨

Submit your proposals for the IPSN Small Grants before the 21st of July!

[IPSN @IPSN_BGCI]

▶️Follow us on LinkedIn!

Check out new IPSN LinkedIn Page - a space to share updates, research highlights, partner activities and global plant health news🌿🌍

Stay connected with the latest developments of our network!
👉https://t.co/L8odwwf0L7

[Nicola Spence CBE @plantchief]

Ash fight back : Shoots of hope for Britain's cherished ash trees - https://t.co/omY3tG9AiT

[Forestry Commission @ForestryComm]

We're urging increased vigilance against Ips typographus, a serious pest of spruce trees.

The dry spring following last year’s wet summer puts spruce trees at a heightened risk, creating ideal conditions for the beetle as we enter flight season:

https://t.co/5bi5DzreHv

[Nicola Spence CBE @plantchief]

Red squirrels at @YorksArboretum @YorTHC @CastleHowardEst today

[Charles Lane @cobwebdr]

@FeraScience scientists learning about tree health and biosecurity at Yorkshire Arboretum as part of becoming @RoyalSocBio #plant health #Professional @plantchief @BS_PP @EPPOnews @PippaGreenwood

[Charles Lane @cobwebdr]

Calling all professional #plant growers @plantchief @PippaGreenwood @CIHort Could you take part in an online interview or workshop to share your views about #planthealth #biosscurity training? If so, contact [email protected]

[Charles Lane @cobwebdr]

Gatsby - Gatsby Plant Science Summer School https://t.co/BtOaJBpHl4 - another fantastic engaged plant pathology practical extracting DNA @plantchief @celiaKconsult @Andrea_L_Harper @SaraFrancoOrteg @FeraScience #gpsss2025

[Celia Knight MBE @celiaKconsult]

Ian Toth on threats to potato crops opening RSB Plant health conference @RoyalSocBio @cobwebdr #RSBPlantHealth

[APHA @APHAgovuk]

This week we’re at the #RHSChelsea Flower Show, chatting to visitors about the #ColoradoBeetle - a major threat to our #potato crops and other leafy plants.

Find out about how you can help us keep the pest out of the UK for good!
https://t.co/ewWm981N7k
@The_RHS #PlantHealth

[Nicola Spence CBE @plantchief]

A great day at Kew yesterday for @ActionOak @ForestProtectUK and @APHAgovuk @beplanthealthy @DefraGovUK #planthealth