Guidance

Statutory Plant Health Notice process for Ips typographus infestations

Find out what you need to do if you receive a Statutory Plant Health Notice (SPHN) for spruce trees infested with Ips typographus.

• From: Forestry Commission
• Published: 5 June 2025

Applies to England

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Statutory Plant Health Notice (SPHN) process for Ips typographus infestations

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If you receive a Statutory Plant Health Notice (SPHN), it means a notifiable tree pest, such as Ips typographus, has been found on the land you own or manage.

For an overview of what to do if you receive a SPHN, watch our video.

Published 5 June 2025