Another nrecent arrival, first confirmed in Cornwall in 2003, this Phytophthoravariant infects rhododendron, magnolia, pieris, laburnum and other ornamental plants which act as hosts and carriers, turning every park, golf course and home garden into danger areas. The threat to our woodland is serious as P. kernoviae can infect and kill beech and English oak. This is one of a growing number of Phytophthora strains affecting major tree species to be found in the UK in recent years, it is also present in Ireland and New Zealand.