latest news
Border Control Points on-target for July 2022
Border Control Posts (BCP) and Control Points (CP) are set to take over from the Place of Destination (PoD) scheme as per scheduled, when the PoD scheme draws to a close on 30 June 2022.
Plant importing event held at Provender Nurseries
Members learnt more about the current and forthcoming plant import regulations and challenges facing nurseries such as Provender, who place plant health at the front of their activities.
Feedback sought on industry peat use
As representatives of a diverse group of landscape professionals, the Association would like members to be involved in this consultation process with Defra regarding the future of peat.
New plant import rules to apply from July 2022
Following the introduction of new plant import rules in July 2022 additional new rules will apply to specific items, read more to find out.
HMRC Rebated Fuel Webinar
Catch up on the webinar with HMRC, including a recording of the session, download the presentation and read further guidance.
Oak processionary moth measures due to be strengthened further
In February 2022 Defra will adjust existing requirements for host trees of the Oak Processionary Moth (OPM), Thaumetopoea processionea.
Webinar to explain changes to red diesel rules - coming soon!
In advance of the changes to rebated fuel use rules in April 2022, the Association has arranged for members of Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs (HMRC) to present a webinar to members.
New plant import rules now apply
As of 1 January 2022, new rules apply when specific items are imported from the EU, Liechtenstein, and Switzerland.
Glyphosate Market Conditions
Few materials have escaped the effect of either the pandemic or peaks in demand, and glyphosate is no different. ICL share an update on current and future availability of glyphosate-derived products.
Forestry Commission responds after new tree disease in England spreads
The UK Chief Plant Health Officer has confirmed further findings of the disease Phytophthora pluvialis in previously affected woodlands, following further investigation.
