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Centre for Forest Protection @forest-protection.bsky.social · 9d

📢 BRITAIN'S FOREST FUTURE: RESEARCH-PRACTICE EXCHANGE 🌳

Join us for the most significant forest and woodland research, policy and practice knowledge-exchange event in 2025!

📍 Durham
📅 17 & 18 November 2025

🔗 Find out more and book your place: britainsforestfuture.zohobackstage.eu/event

Britain’s Forest Future: Research-Practice Exchange

britainsforestfuture.zohobackstage.eu

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Centre for Forest Protection @forest-protection.bsky.social · 9d

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IPSN @ipsn-bgci.bsky.social · 9h

At #EuroGard10, we hosted a workshop at Orto Botanico di Roma on tackling the threat of Emerald Ash Borer in Europe

Highlights included:
👫21 participants from 13 gardens across Europe
👩‍🏫Expert talks on policy, monitoring, impact & management
🪲Trap-setting session
🌲Guided garden tour

Read more👇

Tackling the Threat of the Emerald Ash Borer to Europe: Key Takeaways from the IPSN Workshop | Botanic Gardens Conservation International

The Emerald Ash Borer workshop as part of the IPSN project, at Orto Botanico di Roma during EruoGard10, 2025,

www.bgci.org

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IrisBG @theirisbg.bsky.social · 20d

☕ Oct Coffee Chat: Join us Tue, Oct 14 with Michelle Beloskur (Midwest Invasive Plant Network / PGSIP) to learn how gardens can share invasive plant data & strengthen early detection + management.

🕘 10:00 AM ET | 4:00 PM CET
👉 Register: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

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IPSN @ipsn-bgci.bsky.social · 2d

📰 The September 2025 edition of the IPSN newsletter is now available: www.bgci.org/wp/wp-conten...

It includes:
- News items from our latest events
- Member's blogs
- Project updates
- Upcoming events
- A new campaign launch

IPSN @ipsn-bgci.bsky.social · 7d

The IPSN is joining the 3rd #BeXyl General Assembly online, highlighting our collaboration with Botanic Gardens in South & Central America to better understand #XylellaFastidiosa🦠

From Oct 1–3, consortium leaders are meeting to review progress against #XylellaFastidiosa and plan ahead to 2026.

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IPSN @ipsn-bgci.bsky.social · 7d

We will be sharing updates on EuroGard on BGCI and IPSN accounts and newsletter.

Join us and get more information!

Marília Horta Jung 🇵🇹🇪🇺🇨🇿🇺🇦 @phytophthorarc.bsky.social · 13d

Ongoing
10° European Botanic Gardens Congress
Botanic Gardens in the UN Decade of Ecosystem Restoration
www.eurogard10.org
@fao.org
Botanic Gardens Conservation International
www.bgci.org
International Plant Sentinel Network
@ipsn-bgci.bsky.social
#EuroGard2025 #Biosecurity #PlantHealthMonitoring

IPSN @ipsn-bgci.bsky.social · 16d

🌍The IPSN is at #EuroGard10!

We are hosting an Emerald Ash Borer workshop🪲and sharing insights on the International Plant Sentinel Network🌿

Hosted by Orto Botanico di Roma & @fao.org

Stay tuned for updates!✨

IPSN @ipsn-bgci.bsky.social · 20d

Join the IPSN Network!

Connect with +100 botanic gardens/arboreta interested in biosecurity & plant health monitoring!🌱🪲🛡️

Join for free! 🔍Access info/resources🤝Collaborate globally🌍Contribute to global plant health efforts

👉To join, contact us or visit: bgci.org/our-work/net...

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IPSN @ipsn-bgci.bsky.social · 22d

Last week, IPSN & SE Asian Botanic Garden Network held the 3rd SE Asia Plant Biosecurity Forum!

Key achievements:
🌱Formal establishment of the SEA Plant Biosecurity Group
🌏30 participants from 5 countries
🤝Boosting regional collaboration & knowledge-sharing

Read more: www.bgci.org/news-events/...

IPSN @ipsn-bgci.bsky.social · 28d

🚨TWO WEEKS TO GO!

One-day free workshop during EuroGard!
"Threat of Emerald Ash Borer (Agrilus planipennis) to Europe: Monitoring and mitigation”🪲

📍Orto Botanico di Roma
🗓️24 September 2025, Wednesday
💻Online option available
Register here: forms.office.com/e/XWvSMG20yi

IPSN @ipsn-bgci.bsky.social · Aug 28

Join us at #EuroGard2025 in Rome!

The IPSN is hosting a free one-day workshop “Threat of Emerald Ash Borer (Agrilus planipennis) to Europe: Monitoring and mitigation”🪲

📍Location: Orto Botanico di Roma
🗓️24 September 2025

Register here: forms.office.com/e/XWvSMG20yi

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IPSN @ipsn-bgci.bsky.social · Sep 3

📢Call to Action (UK-based initiative)!

Help us monitor the health of Holm Oak (Quercus ilex)🌳and Hawthorn (Crataegus spp.)🌸across the UK

📙Protocols & guides provided
🔎Monitor & sample trees at your site
✅Register your interest: forms.office.com/e/xvi0rsvfVh

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IPSN @ipsn-bgci.bsky.social · Aug 28

Join us at #EuroGard2025 in Rome!

The IPSN is hosting a free one-day workshop “Threat of Emerald Ash Borer (Agrilus planipennis) to Europe: Monitoring and mitigation”🪲

📍Location: Orto Botanico di Roma
🗓️24 September 2025

Register here: forms.office.com/e/XWvSMG20yi

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Centre for Forest Protection @forest-protection.bsky.social · Aug 15

📢 PROJECT ANNOUNCEMENT 📢

🌳 Can we detect forest disease before it spreads?

🔬 Our scientists are using satellites, drones & chemical signals to spot early stress, building tools to protect UK forests before they spread.

🔗 Read more: forestprotection.uk/project/cfp2...

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IPSN @ipsn-bgci.bsky.social · Aug 12

New online BGCI course available!

Introduction to Biosecurity for Botanic Gardens and Arboreta🛡️🌱

Entry-level, free module covering essentials of biosecurity & plan health for staff and volunteers in botanic gardens & arboreta

🎓Start learning today: training.bgci.org

IPSN @ipsn-bgci.bsky.social · Aug 5

#MemberProfile: The Royal Parks @theroyalparks.bsky.social, London 🇬🇧

⛲️Stewarding London’s historic parks with million of people visiting annually
🌳 Caring for 5,000 acres of urban green space
🔍Supporting IPSN’s UK tree monitoring initiatives

More: www.royalparks.org.uk

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IPSN @ipsn-bgci.bsky.social · Jul 30

📢Call to Action (UK Botanic Gardens)!

Help assess the health of Hawthorn (Crataegus spp.) across the UK🌿🌸

🧪Sample symptomatic trees at your site & send for diagnosis
📘Sampling protocol provided
✅Register interest: forms.office.com/e/xvi0rsvfVh

#TreeHealth #UKBotanicGarden

IPSN @ipsn-bgci.bsky.social · Jul 28

🚨Contribuez à façonner l’avenir de la biosécurité végétale en Afrique tropicale!🌿

En amont de notre atelier @aetfat2025.bsky.social, nous recueillons des avis à travers un court questionnaire — ouvert à toutes les prenantes. Vos réponses orienteront nos discussions

👉https://shorturl.at/rsmBM

Santé végétale et biosécurité dans la conservation des plantes en Afrique tropicale

Dans le cadre de l'atelier à venir lors du congrès de l'AETFAT à Accra, au Ghana, « Renforcer la biosécurité et la surveillance de la santé des plantes pour une conservation durable », nous recueillon...

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IPSN @ipsn-bgci.bsky.social · Jul 28

🚨Help shape the future of plant biosecurity in tropical Africa!🌿

Ahead of our @aetfat2025.bsky.social workshop, we're gathering insights via a short questionnaire—open to all stakeholders. Your input will guide our discussions.

👉https://shorturl.at/YafUd

#AETFAT2025 #PlantHealth

Plant Health and Biosecurity in Plant Conservation in Tropical Africa

As part of the upcoming workshop at the AETFAT Congress in Accra, Ghana—“Strengthening Biosecurity and Plant Health Monitoring for Sustainable Plant Conservation”—we are gathering input from participa...

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IPSN @ipsn-bgci.bsky.social · Jul 24

Rejoignez @aetfat2025.bsky.social pour un atelier sur biosécurité & santé végétale pour une conservation durable

Façonnez la conservation régionale via meilleure biosécurité & coopération transfrontalière

🗓️6 août, Ghana
📣Ouvert aux participants d'AETFAT
🔗https://aetfat.ug.edu.gh/aetfatcongress

IPSN @ipsn-bgci.bsky.social · Jul 24

Join us at @aetfat2025.bsky.social for a workshop on Biosecurity & plant health for sustainable plant conservation

Help shape plant conservation in the region through better biosecurity & cross-border cooperation

🗓️6 Aug, Ghana
📣Open to all AETFAT attendees
🔗https://aetfat.ug.edu.gh/aetfatcongress

IPSN @ipsn-bgci.bsky.social · Jul 24

Join us at @aetfat2025.bsky.social for a workshop on Biosecurity & plant health for sustainable plant conservation

Help shape plant conservation in the region through better biosecurity & cross-border cooperation

🗓️6 Aug, Ghana
📣Open to all AETFAT attendees
🔗https://aetfat.ug.edu.gh/aetfatcongress

IPSN @ipsn-bgci.bsky.social · Jul 22

📢Call to Action (UK-based initiative)!

Help us establish a baseline for key pests affecting Holm Oak (Quercus ilex) across UK botanic gardens🧐🌳

🔎Monitor trees at your site
📙Protocol & guide provided
✅Register your interest: forms.office.com/e/xvi0rsvfVh

#TreeHealth #UKBotanicGarden

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IPSN @ipsn-bgci.bsky.social · Jul 17

▶️Follow us on LinkedIn!

Check out new IPSN LinkedIn Page - a space to share updates, research highlights, partner activities and global plant health news🌿🌍

Stay connected with the latest developments of our network!
👉https://www.linkedin.com/company/international-plant-sentinel-network/

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IPSN @ipsn-bgci.bsky.social · Jul 16

Deadline is approaching! 🚨

Submit your proposals for the IPSN Small Grants before the 21st of July!

IPSN @ipsn-bgci.bsky.social · Jul 9

📢Call of UK-based IPSN organisations: Small Grants 2025/26 now open!

🌿£5,000 for 3 projects using plant collections to tackle plant health & biosecurity challenges
👩🔬Open to UK IPSN staff/students
🗓️Deadline: 21 July 2025
📩Send 1-page concept note
#planthealth #biosecurity #grant

IPSN @ipsn-bgci.bsky.social · Jul 15

At the end of June, UK-based IPSN members met in Hyde Park, London, to share ideas, new initiatives, and connect in person🤝

The day concluded with a fantastic tour of key plant health threats affecting the site.
🌿An inspiring gathering!

📖 More here: www.bgci.org/news-events/...

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