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Plant Health – A View From The Nursery

Plant Health – A View From The Nursery. Tim Edwards, Boningale Ltd and the HTA. Pest and Disease:. A part of any balanced ecosystem Don’t usually cause devastation Un-natural vectors have un-natural effects Distance; Risk and Danger. Regulation of Nurseries.

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Plant Health – A View From The Nursery

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  1. Plant Health – A View From The Nursery Tim Edwards, Boningale Ltd and the HTA

  2. Pest and Disease: • A part of any balanced ecosystem • Don’t usually cause devastation • Un-natural vectors have un-natural effects • Distance; Risk and Danger

  3. Regulation of Nurseries • Inspections of Horticultural Operations • Plant Passports: • Trained Staff • Record Keeping • Record Inspections • Plant Inspections • Protected Zone Inspections • Border Controls

  4. EU Plant Health regulations • They’re only as good as a Member State’s interpretation of them!

  5. Beyond Plant Vectors… • Anything that can host a pathogen is a potential vector • Separate regulation covers Timber, Packing materials …

  6. Natural movement of Pest and Disease • P&D moves about without Man’s help! • Our Island Status gives us added protection • … So buy more from UK Production! • Makes good Economic sense too • Just as good as increased Exports!

  7. The UK Nursery Trade • How much plant material do we import? • Why do we import so much? • Productivity issues? • Time and investment?

  8. Forward Order Contracts? • In the Woodland and Forestry sector • In the Amenity sector • Recognition of the importance of locally grown stock

  9. Summary • No reason why UK Nurseries can’t increase their production • Plant Health benefits if they do • Economic benefits if they do • Need to recognise and value these benefits • Need to encourage forward procurement

  10. Thank You

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