Thursday 04 February 2021 - 11.00am

Prioritising biosecurity when purchasing plants and trees

The Small Woods Association has joined forces with the Forestry Climate Change Working Group (FCCWG), Plant Health Alliance and Grown in Britain to bring you a plant health and biosecurity event, Chaired by Simon Lloyd, Chief Executive of the RFS.

A range of speakers including Nicola Spence (DEFRA), Tim Liddon (Tilhill) and John Weir (Forestry Commission), among others, will discuss the importance of purchasing plants and trees from nurseries that are "Plant Healthy" certified.  The event aims to reduce the risk of introducing and spreading plants pests and diseases into the environment by improving plant biosecurity practices throughout the supply chain.

For more information and for details of how to book please click HERE