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The Board of BGCI is undertaking an international search to recruit an outstanding candidate to become its Secretary General, when the current holder of that position, Dr Paul Smith, steps down in 2026. 👉 Apply now buff.ly/t0gwYAP #JobAnnouncement #PlantConservation

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: forestrycommission.blog.gov.uk/2025/11/03/fro…

Do you know your trees and pests and diseases- try this quick 10 multiple choice Observatree quiz all about sweet chestnut - good luck forms.office.com/e/7MH2ZsFzUY @PlantNetwork @bgci @IPSN_BGCI @ArbAssociation @LTOA33

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

#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 ➡️bit.ly/3HhAyF2

📢 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

📢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: forms.office.com/e/xvi0rsvfVh #TreeHealth #UKBotanicGarden

Deadline is approaching! 🚨 Submit your proposals for the IPSN Small Grants before the 21st of July!

▶️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! 👉linkedin.com/company/intern…

Ash fight back : Shoots of hope for Britain's cherished ash trees - #product-navigation-more-menu" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">bbc.co.uk/news/articles/…

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: gov.uk/government/new…

Red squirrels at @YorksArboretum @YorTHC @CastleHowardEst today

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

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 bethan.stagg@forestresearch.gov.uk

Gatsby - Gatsby Plant Science Summer School gatsby.org.uk/plant-science/… - another fantastic engaged plant pathology practical extracting DNA @plantchief @celiaKconsult @Andrea_L_Harper @SaraFrancoOrteg @FeraScience #gpsss2025

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

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! gov.uk/government/new… @The_RHS #PlantHealth

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

Next week we're at #RHS Chelsea, warning and informing people about the #ColoradoBeetle, a pest that can cause serious damage to #potato plants. Find out about how to spot it, report it, and help protect the UK's food security: aphascience.blog.gov.uk/2025/05/14/pro… @The_RHS #PlantHealth