New QJF Featured Article: Help beat the Spruce Bark Beetle
Fred Toft, the Forestry Commission's Ips typographus Programme Lead explains how landowners, managers and the public can help prevent the spread of Ips Typographus.
In the latest Featured Article from the April issue of the Quarterly Journal of Forestry, Fred Toft explains the risks of the eight-toothed spruce bark beetle (Ips typographus), shares insights into the collaborative work happening to help manage this pest, and appeals for your help.
Fred Toft is the Forestry Commission’s Ips typographus Programme Lead within the Plant Health Forestry team. Since 2021, Fred has been working on the response to the invasive beetle, which poses a massive threat to spruce tree species.
Fred writes: “As a woodland owner, staying informed about threats to your trees is crucial for maintaining healthy forests and protecting your investment. One pest you need to know about is Ips typographus, commonly known as the eight-toothed spruce bark beetle. This beetle represents a significant threat to spruce trees across Great Britain.”
