Scotland's Plant Health Centre
@PlantHealthScot
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Bringing forestry, horticulture, environment and agriculture together to co-ordinate plant health knowledge, skills, needs and activities across Scotland
Scotland, United Kingdom
Joined February 2018
'Think before you pack and don't bring it back' 🧳⛱️ Come along to our event at the @ScotlandRHShow with @EpicScotland on 20th June at 1pm We will be showcasing our new animation 📽️ Talks from scientists @EpicScotland @SRUC and @JamesHuttonInst
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A great poster and a great presentation from @aklecz
As usual, a great pleasure to be at the @PlantHealthScot annual conference. A poster on Ips typographus, and a talk on #AI in #planthealth #PlantScience
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Drones and sniffer dogs deployed in fight against tiny beetle threatening UK forests
independent.co.uk
Government scientists are using drones and sniffer dogs to seek out a beetle which feeds off conifer trees
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🌊 We’re hiring a Project Manager at CREW! 📍 Based in Aberdeen | 🗓 Apply by 26 August 🔹 Manage impactful science-policy projects 🔹 Collaborate with Scottish gov't, researchers & stakeholders 🔹 Help shape water-related solutions in Scotland ➡️ https://t.co/MGdIovCz19
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📢Funding announcement, please RT! Would you like to deliver a project analysing opportunities to improve plant health outcomes in Scotland arising from the planned whole country LiDAR mapping, including potential barriers to exploitation? https://t.co/IUWNEM3CqU
#planthealth
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📢INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES📢 Are you interested in #treehealth and #forestprotection? Then why not check out our exciting new internships based at Forest Research and Kew Gardens, two of Britain’s leading research institutes! Click for more info: https://t.co/aJYL4xWbJw
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Congratulations Gerry and Sandra!
Huge Congratulations to Prof Gerry Saddler (services to Scottish Plant Heath and Biosecurity) and Sandra Goodfellow (services to the Scottish Potato industry) on receipt of their MBEs today, we are incredibly proud of them and their achievements.
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Congratulations to @PlantHealthScot Sector Lead for Forestry Mariella Marzano for her OBE in the Kings birthday honours for services to Forestry. 🥳
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We're proud to be at #RHSChelsea as part of the @APHAgovuk stand and even prouder it just won a gold medal! 🏅🌿 Hutton's Gaynor McKenzie is showcasing insect-resistant #potato plants from our Commonwealth Potato Collection 🥔✨ Explore the collection: https://t.co/FP1oCXWUIY
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Watch out – beetles about! It’s another #RHSChelsea gold medal for Team APHA! 🎖️ Come and visit us in The Great Pavilion (stand GPA004) to find out about how you can help us protect the nation’s potatoes from the #ColoradoBeetle! #GrowYourOwn #PlantHealth @The_RHS
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🎉It's International #PlantHealthDay 👉Check out our website for all our latest on project calls, publications, news and events https://t.co/rsmJAl3JWC Follow us on LinkedIn https://t.co/uNUeUlkL5N
#PlantHealthWeek
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During #PlantHealthWeek we take a look at the work @scotforestry is undertaking with partners to protect our forests from tree pests & diseases. It's very much a #teameffort. https://t.co/6QoAjyVVlR
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🌱🌺 Protecting Scotland from plant pests & disease is vital for our environment, economy, and wellbeing. 🌳 The Scottish Plant Health Strategy 2024 to 2029 outlines our approach. Read more here: https://t.co/HexLzgaCdV 🌿#PlantHealthWeek
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Why are plant pests a #OneHealth issue? 🌱🦠 🛑 They destroy crops 🌍 Disrupt ecosystems ⚠️ Increase pesticide use Protect Plants = Protect People, Animals & the Planet Learn more: https://t.co/vbJWDA2m1d
#PlantHealthDay🌱
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This National #PlantHealthWeek what can you do to help prevent the introduction and spread of tree pests and diseases? Becki, our Biosecurity and Awareness Manager, offers some simple advice in this blog: https://t.co/JtjpeW7E3C
#TreeHealth
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@PlantHealthScot Impact Officer Matt Elliot @RBGE_Science highlights what gardeners can do to keep their gardens pest free and maintain high biodiversity #PlantHealthWeek #BBC #GQT #PHC #PlantHealthy
https://t.co/S7ruaExDaU
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🌱The trade sector plays a crucial role in safeguarding Scotland's plant health. Becoming Plant Healthy certified, businesses help protect our gardens, forests & natural environment from destructive plant pests & diseases. https://t.co/dKyVBDaKIW
#planthealthweek @beplanthealthy
planthealthy.org.uk
Plant Healthy provides tools and resources to help plant growers, retailers and landscapers play their part in avoiding the import and spread of damaging plant pests and diseases.
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🌿 Happy National Plant Health Week! 🌸 Explore SG-funded innovative research projects, dedicated to protecting our plants from pests & diseases. Learn more: Plant Health Centre 🌱 #planthealthweek @sgresas @PlantHealthScot
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🌺It's National Plant Health Week 🌺 @PlantHealthScot we are part of this national effort to ensure plant health is protected in Scotland https://t.co/YjxCDz66Qy
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