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

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

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?

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?


Latest biosecurity news and analysis

ICL Hort Science Live 2 launches

ICL Hort Science Live 2 launches

19 October 2020 , By Matthew Appleby
First four nurseries now listed as 'Plant Healthy' biosecure businesses

First four nurseries now listed as 'Plant Healthy' biosecure businesses

12 October 2020 , By Matthew Appleby
River Tyne giant hogweed programme wins Scottish rural award for second year

River Tyne giant hogweed programme wins Scottish rural award for second year

7 October 2020 , By Dan Symonds
National Trust to remove 40,000 trees lost to ash dieback this year

National Trust to remove 40,000 trees lost to ash dieback this year

2 October 2020 , By Dan Symonds
BBC reports on plant importer Brexit cost fears

BBC reports on plant importer Brexit cost fears

27 September 2020 , By Matthew Appleby

Which pests and diseases should most concern UK arborists?

Which pests and diseases should most concern UK arborists?

27 July 2020 , By Dan Symonds

Is tree planting the most important issue in arboriculture today?

Is tree planting the most important issue in arboriculture today?

5 May 2020 , By Christina Taylor

HW conference will help UK ornamentals growers to expand their business

HW conference will help UK ornamentals growers to expand their business

6 March 2020 , By Matthew Appleby

Europlants: is the Brexit cloud lifting?

Europlants: is the Brexit cloud lifting?

20 February 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

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