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

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

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?

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

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


Latest biosecurity news and analysis

'Be pragmatic' over plant passports, Defra urged

'Be pragmatic' over plant passports, Defra urged

15 November 2019 , By Matthew Appleby
Plant passport delay hope

Plant passport delay hope

14 November 2019 , By Matthew Appleby
EU considers adjusting Xylella control and buffer zones

EU considers adjusting Xylella control and buffer zones

8 November 2019 , By Matthew Appleby
International producers association calls for better biosecurity approaches as new EU regulations loom

International producers association calls for better biosecurity approaches as new EU regulations loom

2 October 2019 , By Matthew Appleby
Approved biosecure plants scheme welcomed but costs, take-up and consumer apathy seen as barriers by garden centres and nurseries

Approved biosecure plants scheme welcomed but costs, take-up and consumer apathy seen as barriers by garden centres and nurseries

18 September 2019 , By Matthew Appleby

What could further restrictions on olive trees entering the UK mean for the industry?

What could further restrictions on olive trees entering the UK mean for the industry?

30 July 2019 , By Matthew Appleby

How is the Government tackling biosecurity?

How is the Government tackling biosecurity?

21 July 2019 , By Matthew Appleby

How is plant biosecurity being tackled?

How is plant biosecurity being tackled?

24 April 2019 , By Matthew Appleby

What does the spread of OPM mean for tree managers?

What does the spread of OPM mean for tree managers?

7 March 2019 , By Gavin McEwan

What role will the Arboricultural Association's new guidance note have in strengthening biosecurity?

What role will the Arboricultural Association's new guidance note have in strengthening biosecurity?

13 December 2018 , By Gavin McEwan

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