EPPO Global Database

Phytophthora pluvialis(PHYTUV)

Distribution details in United Kingdom (Scotland)

Situation
Current pest situation evaluated by EPPO on the basis of information dated 2024: Present, restricted distribution
First recorded in: 2021
Comments
EPPO Reporting Service (2022/060) : found in 2 sites.
EPPO Reporting Service (2024/040) : 3 demarcated areas in Scotland. Under official control.
References
INTERNET
* Scottish Forestry (2021) Scottish Forestry to impose movement restrictions after discovery of Phytophthora pluvialis in the north west of Scotland. Press release (2021-11-26) https://forestry.gov.scot/news-releases/scottish-forestry-to-impose-movement-restricts-after-discovery-of-phytophthora-pluvialis-in-the-north-west-of-scotland
------- discovery of P. pluvialis near Loch Carron in the north west of Scotland.

* Scottish Forestry (2022) Phytophthora pluvialis in Scotland. https://forestry.gov.scot/sustainable-forestry/tree-health/tree-pests-and-diseases/phytophthora-pluvialis
------- demarcated area established on 2021-12-15 around Loch Carron, north of Kyle of Lochalsh. Another more recent outbreak found in an area near Loch Awe in Argyll.