Guidance: Kill diseased trees by using chemicals

Find out how to kill trees on site using chemical treatments to prevent the spread of pests and diseases.




Guidance: Fell diseased trees

Find out how to fell diseased trees to slow the spread of certain tree pests and diseases and to protect the wider treescape – what to do if you get a statutory plant health notice (SPHN) asking you to fell larch, sweet chestnut or spruce.




Guidance: Maintain new trees after restocking

Find out how land managers can look after newly planted trees in areas where there’s been restocking due to pests and disease.




Guidance: Improve infrastructure for managing woodlands

Find out how to improve permanent access and infrastructure at woodlands you manage.




Guidance: Tree health pilot scheme

Find out how you can take part in a pilot to help slow the spread of pests and diseases in trees.