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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What can greenkeepers do about soaring leatherjacket populations?

What can greenkeepers do about soaring leatherjacket populations?

What more can be done to protect our native woodlands?

What more can be done to protect our native woodlands?

Six questions with John Marland, head of Agrovista Amenity

Six questions with John Marland, head of Agrovista Amenity


Latest biosecurity news and analysis

Legal issues concerning Japanese knotweed a mystery to majority of homeowners

Legal issues concerning Japanese knotweed a mystery to majority of homeowners

17 June 2021 , By Dan Symonds
Wyevale Nurseries highlights importance of plant health and biosecurity to customers

Wyevale Nurseries highlights importance of plant health and biosecurity to customers

17 June 2021 , By Matthew Appleby
Greenkeepers’ mental health under ‘serious pressure’ amid growing leatherjacket infestations

Greenkeepers’ mental health under ‘serious pressure’ amid growing leatherjacket infestations

15 June 2021 , By Dan Symonds
Bionema granted UK patent for nematode pest control kit

Bionema granted UK patent for nematode pest control kit

3 June 2021 , By Dan Symonds
Defra to pilot grant scheme to tackle diseased trees in England

Defra to pilot grant scheme to tackle diseased trees in England

28 May 2021 , By Dan Symonds

Ten golden rules for successful reforestation

Ten golden rules for successful reforestation

29 January 2021 , By Dan Symonds

HTA chairman James Barnes calls for single Brexit plant import data point and gives his stance on peat and AHDB

HTA chairman James Barnes calls for single Brexit plant import data point and gives his stance on peat and AHDB

14 December 2020 , By Matthew Appleby

How will the UK’s treescape take shape over the next 30 years?

How will the UK’s treescape take shape over the next 30 years?

7 October 2020 , By Dan Symonds

How far will £50m stretch in modernising one of Scotland’s most popular attractions?

How far will £50m stretch in modernising one of Scotland’s most popular attractions?

10 September 2020 , By Dan Symonds

What non-native pests and diseases pose a significant threat to the UK fruit industry?

What non-native pests and diseases pose a significant threat to the UK fruit industry?

9 September 2020 , By Dan Symonds

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