Tree-killing beetle found to be attracted to Britain's most common spruce

Discovery of pest in UK raises fears for Sitka spruce, which accounts for half of country's commercial plantationsA beetle that has previously devastated Norway spruce populations across continental Europe has been found to be equally attracted to the Sitka spruce, a finding experts say could have significant implications for commercial forestry.The eight-toothed European spruce bark beetle has now been found in the UK, raising fears for the Sitka, which accounts for a quarter of Britain's forest cover and half its commercial forestry plantations. Continue reading...