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Environment's key to ornamental skills strategy
Environmental issues the main driver for change in UK ornamentals sector alongside need for skills strategy.
MPs want to tackle invasive species threat
Urgent action and triple Government funding to tackle invasives which cost the UK economy £1.8bn a year.
Forestry Research to present findings on Phytophthora
The threat of Phytophthora remains so this free awareness event is aimed specifically at the nursery trade.
Help shape the future of apprenticeships
The Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education has launched a review into industry apprenticeships.
Prepare your business with Brexit Readiness events
To help prepare for 31 October the Government is hosting free Brexit Readiness events in a town near you.
Use of GPR to diagnose infectious diseases of trees
Research discovers ground-penetrating radar helps diagnose emerging tree pathogens.
RECOUP conference reiterates plastic resentment
Supported by the HTA, Environment Agency, Tesco, The Co-Operative Group and McDonald’s.
EC publishes action plan for nature, people and economy
European Commission publishes guidance documents to help businesses solve socio-economic challenges.
Xylella discovered on Olive trees in France
The French government confirmed it had identified two cases of Xylella fastidiosa subspecies Pauca.
Health and Safety measures post-Brexit
The HSE issued a statement to confirm health and safety standards will remain the same despite any form of Brexit.