John Draper, Greener Gardens owner and Chairman of the UK Lawncare Association recently hosted a webinar to gain a greater understanding of the government National Action Plan review and how it will effect lawncare business.
Aside from all the other issues taking time, the UK Government is committed to a review of its National Action Plan, which provides legislation and guidance on all aspects of weed, pest and disease management. Alongside this review, there is also one on pesticide policy linked to new regulations for authorisation of plant protection products following full departure from the European Union. The Amenity Forum is very much involved in these discussions acting as the voice for the amenity sector.
Professor John Moverley, OBE, Independent Chairman of the Amenity Forum, who has a 38 year career serving the agriculture, horticulture & food industries, provided an update on the review and discuss the key drivers and options for change being considered.
The message was clear, It is important that all who work in lawn care understand these key challenges and how change might impact on their businesses.
Reassuringly for our customers Greener Gardens are members of the BASIS Lawn Assured programme and Amenity Standard which is forecasted to become the new operational standard to use control products. The standard includes that we hold regular review of products to ensure safety for the environment, customers and staff.
