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Tree Health and Plant Biosecurity

Inquiry status: Oral evidence sessions ongoing

The aim of this inquiry is to explore whether Defra policies such as the Action Plan on Tree Health and Plant Biosecurity are fit for purpose. It will also ask whether there are sufficient resources and adequate management plans to effectively prevent disease outbreaks and, where necessary, to mitigate impacts.

MPs to examine UK preparedness to tackle health threats to trees and plants

News

Tree health and plant biosecurity
MPs to take evidence from the Horticultural Trades Association and Confor
MPs to question Government experts on plans to combat ash dieback.
The Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee will hold the first oral evidence session of its inquiry into Tree Health and Plant Biosecurity on Tuesday 11 December.
MPs to examine UK preparedness to tackle health threats to trees and plants
The Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee has announced a new inquiry examining the adequacy of the Government’s approaches for detecting and managing potential threats to tree and plant health.

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Publications

Title	Date published
Tree Health and Plant Biosecurity - written evidence	28 June 2013

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