Scottish Forestry Halts Timber Exports to Ireland Amid Bark Beetle Threat

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Scottish Forestry halts conifer timber exports to Ireland after failing to guarantee pest-free status on the west coast.

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Timber movement between Scotland and Ireland paused following discovery of three Ips cembrae bark beetles in Cork.

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Scottish Forestry officials unable to confirm pest prevalence despite extensive surveillance efforts.

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Climate change escalates pest and disease threats, pushing timber industry toward preparatory measures.

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West Scotland's Pest Free Area status, established in 2005, faces unprecedented challenges from bark beetle migration.

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Forestry industry implemented risk mitigation strategies, including larch wood export ban in 2022.

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Buffer zone created in 2024 after Dendroctonus micans beetle detection prompted additional safety measures.

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Trade volumPhoto Source: TUBS (Wikimedia)es decrease as timber industry adapts to changing circumstances and explores alternative markets.

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Scottish Forestry Head James Nott emphasizes commitment to maintaining international pest control regulations.

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