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Chalara Ash Dieback
Stakeholder Event
25 April 2013
Chalara ash dieback – Stakeholder Event
Objectives
• Update on current situation & actions to date.• Summarise the science and consider ongoing research.• Outline and take views on the draft Chalara Control
Strategy.• Explain ongoing surveillance plans and discuss stakeholder
engagement.
Chalara ash dieback – Stakeholder Event
Agenda
• Opening address Noel LaveryDARD Permanent Secretary
• Overview of work to date Alan McCartneyAgri-food Inspection Branch
• Science Update Colin FlemingAgri-food & Biosciences Institute
• Supporting tree health and plant biosecurity Clare HallSRUC – Scotland’s Rural College
• All Ireland Chalara Control Strategy Stuart MorwoodForest Service
• 2013 Chalara Surveillance Plans John Finlay/Paul Gardiner Agri-food Inspection Branch/Forest Service
• Stakeholder/Public Engagement Sharon Cabecinha Agri-food Inspection Branch
• Discussion/Close
Getting a complete picture
Chalara ash dieback – Stakeholder Event
Overview of Work to Date
• Current Position• Ongoing Disease Management Arrangements• Surveillance activity over the winter period.• Work with DAFM on the draft All Ireland Chalara Control Strategy.• Ongoing surveillance plans• Stakeholder engagement.
Overview of Work to Date
Current Position
• Confirmed outbreaks as at 1000 hours 24 April 2013
o 44 outbreaks in recently planted siteso 3 findings in trade
• No evidence at this point of the disease circulating in the wider environment
Overview of Work to Date
Ongoing Disease Management Arrangements
• Chalara Strategy Group• Chalara Incident Management Team• Chalara Bird-table meetings• Regular briefing to Minister and Assembly ARD Committee• Ongoing stakeholder engagement
• Focus has been to take swift action to detect and remove infected material to reduce inoculum levels
Overview of Work to Date
Surveillance activity to date
• Surveyed 1,045 sites• Tracing work• Structured survey work across a range of plantings
o Woodland o Road-sideo Urban/amenityo Hedgerow/Farmo Nursery trade
• Focus to date based on assessment of risk has been recent plantings.
Overview of Work to Date
Work with DAFM on the draft All Ireland Chalara Control Strategy
• Worked closely with DAFM and GB colleagues• Informed by developing scientific knowledge• Draft Pest Risk Analysis for GB and Ireland• Aim to maximise advantage of our island status• Draft strategy has been circulated for your views
o Contain & eradicate the disease and minimise risk of establishmento Build the evidence to underpin a Pest Free Area
Overview of Work to Date
Ongoing Surveillance Plans
• One outcome of the draft Chalara Control Strategy• Risk based, intelligence led, targeted plan• IPPC ISPM no.4 & no. 6• Sets criteria for site selection• Proactive/reactive elements• Dynamic
Overview of Work to Date
Stakeholder Engagement
• Fourth formal stakeholder event• Ongoing bi-lateral engagement• Role in Surveillance Plans• Plans for wider public engagement – Ash Tag• Maintenance of
o Helpline/emailo Web presence on DARD and NI Direct Siteso Direct contact
• Explore focused ongoing engagement on the Chalara Control Strategy
Chalara ash dieback – Stakeholder Event
Agenda
• Opening address Noel LaveryDARD Permanent Secretary
• Overview of work to date Alan McCartneyAgri-food Inspection Branch
• Science Update Colin FlemingAgri-food & Biosciences Institute
• Supporting tree health and plant biosecurity Clare HallSRUC – Scotland’s Rural College
• All Ireland Chalara Control Strategy Stuart MorwoodForest Service
• 2013 Chalara Surveillance Plans John Finlay/Paul Gardiner Agri-food Inspection Branch/Forest Service
• Stakeholder/Public Engagement Sharon Cabecinha Agri-food Inspection Branch
• Discussion/Close
