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Safe working in the sun
Over 230,000 cases of non-melanoma skin cancer are diagnosed annually in the UK with rates predicted to reach almost 400,000 per year by 2025.
Users of Professional Plant Protection Products reminded to register with Defra
Registration essential for users of all professional plant protection products.
Members report visits from pesticide enforcement officers
Preparation key to successful visits from officers.
Defra issue warning ahead of OPM hatching season
Vigilance urged amongst members working on oak trees.
Ips typographus update
Woodland managers, landowners and the forestry industry are encouraged to remain vigilant.
Managing construction dust
Recent HSE prosecution highlights penalties.
Sector warning for Box Tree Caterpillars
Box tree caterpillars are the larvae of a moth that feed on box plants. The Association recommends that box plants are checked frequently from early spring onwards so that you can get ahead of the larvae and manage the box plant before too much damage happens as they develop.
Second reading on the prohibition of sale on peat delayed
The first reading on the prohibition of sale on Peat was heard in parliament on 16 April.
Chief Plant Health Officer urges increased Asian hornet vigilance
Stakeholders urged to remain on high alert following record sightings in 2023.
Rainwater harvesting systems adopted in new developments
Rainwater harvesting systems adopted in new developments gives hope for water conservation.