Biosecurity & the plant trade

The latest developments concerning biosecurity for professionals involved in buying or selling plants including updates on high risk imports and the latest government control measures and policy development. 

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Is tree planting the most important issue in arboriculture today?

Is tree planting the most important issue in arboriculture today?

HW conference will help UK ornamentals growers to expand their business

HW conference will help UK ornamentals growers to expand their business

Europlants: is the Brexit cloud lifting?

Europlants: is the Brexit cloud lifting?


Latest biosecurity news and analysis

Defra publishes guide on importing Xylella risk plants

Defra publishes guide on importing Xylella risk plants

21 May 2020 , By Matthew Appleby
Leeds University e-learning course raises awareness of biosecurity, including Japanese knotweed

Leeds University e-learning course raises awareness of biosecurity, including Japanese knotweed

21 May 2020 , By Matthew Appleby
EU adds 37 plants to Xylella host list

EU adds 37 plants to Xylella host list

29 April 2020 , By Matthew Appleby
Defra biosecurity minister Lord Gardiner is on our side during coronavirus crisis, says Boningale Nurseries' Tim Edwards

Defra biosecurity minister Lord Gardiner is on our side during coronavirus crisis, says Boningale Nurseries' Tim Edwards

28 April 2020 , By Matthew Appleby
EU 'objections' to UK Xylella import bans and restrictions

EU 'objections' to UK Xylella import bans and restrictions

22 April 2020 , By Matthew Appleby

Are there too many obstacles to approving biocontrols?

Are there too many obstacles to approving biocontrols?

28 November 2019 , By Gavin McEwan

What are the early indications of planting trends at RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2020?

What are the early indications of planting trends at RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2020?

26 November 2019 , By Matthew Appleby

How will the horticulture industry react to an approved biosecure plants scheme?

How will the horticulture industry react to an approved biosecure plants scheme?

23 September 2019 , By Matthew Appleby

How is Defra tackling the threat to UK biosecurity posed by oak processionary moth-infested imports?

How is Defra tackling the threat to UK biosecurity posed by oak processionary moth-infested imports?

8 August 2019 , By Matthew Appleby

What should tree managers do about the national spread of OPM?

What should tree managers do about the national spread of OPM?

8 August 2019 , By Gavin McEwan

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