Action
Statutory action against findings. Include in sentinel trees project. Raise with EPPO to include on Alert List as a precursor to a Europe-wide PRA
General Comments
Longhorn beetle affecting mainly oak species in North-East Asia, with the potential to be introduced to the UK via wood packaging material or by hitchhiking. Risks to be highlighted with EPPO, initially for inclusion on their Alert List, as a precursor to considering a Europe-wide PRA. Distribution to be monitored in China and beyond through a sentinel trees project.