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The Ash Archive initiative is a major step towards maintaining and restoring ash in the British landscape.
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
Government issues updated advice on moving internationally protected animals and plants, including types of fish, birds and rosewood, in the event of a ‘no deal’ EU exit.
Importers and exporters of animals and animal products are being urged to prepare for Brexit
From 1 September 2019, machinery or vehicles that have been used for agricultural or forestry purposes will be subject to plant health regulations when imported from any third country.
The UK’s Deputy Chief Veterinary Officer confirmed a new case of Equine Viral Arteritis in Shropshire
Tighter measures on the import of oak trees come into force in England to protect the country against oak processionary moth
First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government
Beekeepers asked to remain vigilant as single Asian hornet is spotted in Hampshire.
Further findings of the tree pest made on trees imported from the Netherlands
Oak Processionary Moth (OPM) caterpillars found on trees recently imported from the Netherlands.
The Asian Longhorn Beetle (ALB) has been eradicated in the UK following six years of trapping and surveillance work
UK global approach to tackling the threat of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) gets UN recognition.
Fifth annual Invasive Species Week promotes simple steps to stop the spread of invasive species which threaten Britain’s plants and animals
Christine Middlemiss, the UK Chief Veterinary Officer, has confirmed an outbreak of this equine disease in Devon
Come along to meet Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) representatives at some key livestock, agricultural, horticulture, bee and veterinary events throughout 2019.
Plants, seeds, flowers, fruit or vegetables can carry pests and diseases that would destroy UK plants, trees and crops.
The UK Chief Veterinary Officer has confirmed Equine Viral Arteritis in Dorset.
New measures brought in after larger eight-toothed spruce bark beetle (Ips typographus) was found in Kent
Deal worth £127 million over first five years of access for UK
No threat to human health or food safety
The tree pest eight-toothed spruce bark beetle (Ips typographus) has been discovered in Kent
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