A NEW dashboard that gives users access to two years of reports has been launched in TreeAlert. 

Providing searchable lists, charts and map views, the update will help people understand what’s happening with tree pests and diseases in their local area and across the country.

The information gathered through TreeAlert reports supports important tree health monitoring and surveillance work.

It also contributes to ongoing scientific research and, ultimately, helps efforts to protect the nation’s trees.

A statement from Forest Research, which manages the programme, read: "TreeAlert is Great Britain’s only online reporting tool for tree pests and diseases.

"It allows professionals and members of the public to report suspected pests and diseases and can act as an early warning system for rising threats.

"TreeAlert users can also record information about healthy trees to help us understand pest and disease reports in context."