Developing a spread model and surveillance plan for Oak Processionary Moth

The aim of the project is to: 1. Development of an epidemiological spread model to describe and predict the distribution of OPM 2. Development of a surveillance strategy for OPM The project is to be let through a supplier on the Quantitative Modelling Standing Capacity Framework (Lot 2).

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