Guidance

Planting spruce trees in the Ips typographus demarcated area

The eight-toothed spruce bark beetle (Ips typographus) is a serious pest of spruce. There are exemptions and restrictions for planting spruce in the demarcated area.

• From: Forestry Commission
• Published: 8 October 2024

Applies to England

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Quick guide on planting spruce trees in the Ips typographus demarcated area

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Quick guide on planting spruce trees in the Ips typographus demarcated area

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Details

The updated Ips typographus demarcated area notice (Notice 7(2024)) imposes a prohibition on the planting of spruce trees (Picea genus) within the south-east of England and East Anglia.

The prohibition (ban) on spruce growing has exemptions for certain circumstances. These can apply to:

• Christmas tree growers
• arboretums
• landscapers and private residents
• nurseries
• foresters

Further resources

Read the complete guide, news updates and more about the eight-toothed spruce bark beetle Ips typographus.

Landowners and managers may qualify for support to fell and restock woodlands under the Tree Health Pilot scheme.

Published 8 October 2024