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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Which pests and diseases should most concern UK arborists?

Which pests and diseases should most concern UK arborists?

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


Latest biosecurity news and analysis

Hunt for tree diseases moves from the air to the ground amid covid restrictions

Hunt for tree diseases moves from the air to the ground amid covid restrictions

10 August 2020 , By Dan Symonds
Arborists working with university researchers to trial tomography-based disease assessments

Arborists working with university researchers to trial tomography-based disease assessments

5 August 2020 , By Dan Symonds
Complete Weed Control invests £80,000 in latest spot weeding technologies

Complete Weed Control invests £80,000 in latest spot weeding technologies

28 July 2020 , By Dan Symonds
Biosecurity plant hierarchy and incentivisation from Government required, says Tim Edwards

Biosecurity plant hierarchy and incentivisation from Government required, says Tim Edwards

27 July 2020 , By Matthew Appleby
Environmental Audit Committee launches inquiry to protect and enhance healthy ecosystems

Environmental Audit Committee launches inquiry to protect and enhance healthy ecosystems

14 July 2020 , By Dan Symonds

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

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

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