Elsoms Trees, a leading supplier of tree seedlings to the UK forestry sector, has been awarded the Plant Healthy certificate in recognition of its commitment to high voluntary standards for plant biosecurity. The Plant Healthy scheme aims to reduce the risk of introducing and spreading destructive plant pests via plant supply chains, protect the horticulture industry and natural habitats, and identify businesses that maintain high standards of plant health and biosecurity. The Plant Health Management Standard, which sets out the requirements to be met by scheme registrants, was developed by specialists from industry, government, and the third sector, and is...
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Elsoms Trees Unlock the Potential of Woodland Creation
The launch of Elsoms Trees is set to boost the supply of UK broadleaf seedlings to the UK market, through increasing the supply of in-demand tree species from difficult to source provenances. Elsoms Seeds, the UK’s leading independent seed specialist and plant breeder, made the investment in Proven Plants, creating a jointly owned business with the Shearer family now named Elsoms Trees. This brings together the knowledge and experience of Proven Plants with the capabilities, support, and structure of Elsoms Seeds. Under the direction of Rodney Shearer, Elsoms Trees will bring new technologies to the woodland creation sector, and produce...