News from the BSPP

BSPP Meetings

Protecting our woodlands: tackling tree pests and diseases
University of Reading, 16 to 17 Sep 2013. This meeting will focus on the scientific work that is currently investigating the many pest and disease threats to our woodlands. As well as talks on a wide range of relevant topics there will also be opportunities to discuss issues on a more informal basis. Follow meetings link above for registration and abstract form.

BSPP 2013 Presidential Meeting
University of Aston, Birmingham, 17 to 18 Dec 2013. As well as invited speakers and contributed posters, this meeting will provide extended opportunities for group discussion and brainstorming of the issues involved, looking to the future of applied plant pathology and improving networking. Further details will appear soon.

BSPP 2014 Presidential Meeting
St Andrews University, 01 to 02 Sep 2014. Presidential Meeting 2014.

Shortage of Plant Disease Experts Threatens Tree and Crop Health

A press release by the BSPP (01/11/12) has highlighted the impact of the loss of skills and expertise in plant pathology. This coincides with the publication of the BSPP's audit of plant pathology in higher education and the appearance of ash dieback in British woodlands. More...