![]() keep accurate, up-to-date records of all purchases and supplies to assist with tracing exercises in the event of an outbreak.source planting stock from pest and disease-free areas.responsibly source planting stock through nurseries or suppliers that adhere to national standards such as the Plant Health Management Standard, or that have their own biosecurity policy in place that you trust.use proper off-site wash-down facilities regularly.remove any build-up of soil and organic material on vehicles and machinery, including cabs, wheels and foot wells, before leaving each site.clean and disinfect chainsaws, pruning saws and other cutting tools as part of routine maintenance, and before using them on a new site.regularly clean ropes as per the manufacturer’s guidance, or use dedicated ropes for particular sites.make sure all equipment, including boots, clothing, ropes and saws, is free from soil and organic material before entering and leaving a site.Confederation of Forest Industries (ConFor)īy following the three calls to action from our industry guidance (‘Think kit, think transport, think trees’) alongside the public biosecurity guidance above, industry professionals can significantly reduce the increased risks to tree health associated with these sectors. ![]() British Association of Landscape Industries (BALI).The Forestry Commission has worked closely with the following organisations to develop industry-specific biosecurity guidance to reduce their members’ risk of introducing or spreading pests and diseases: People working in the arboriculture, forestry and landscaping industries are considered a particularly high-risk group for their potential to spread tree pests and diseases. report any trees that you suspect are in ill-health to the Forestry Commission, Scottish Forestry and Natural Resources Wales using TreeAlert. ![]()
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