Policy paper

Plant biosecurity strategy for Great Britain (2023 to 2028)

Details of the plan to protect plant biosecurity in Great Britain.

• From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, Forestry Commission, The Scottish Government and Welsh Government
• Published: 9 January 2023

This was published under the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government

Applies to England, Scotland and Wales

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Plant biosecurity strategy for Great Britain (2023 to 2028)

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Strategaeth bioddiogelwch planhigion Prydain Fawr (2023 i 2028)

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Details

This strategy sets out how Defra, the Forestry Commission and the devolved governments in Scotland and Wales will work together to protect plant biosecurity in Great Britain.

It has been developed in consultation with key stakeholders and includes the ‘Public Engagement in Plant Health Accord’. This accord has been signed by 30 organisations that pledge to engage with the public and promote positive behavioural change in relation to plant health. It was first announced at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2022.

Published 9 January 2023