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HTA predicts tree shortage issues for government targets.
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HORTICULTURAL TRADES ASSOCIATION PREDICTS TREE SHORTAGE ISSUES FOR GOVERNMENT TARGETS
HTA Board member Brian Fraser appeared before the House of Commons Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (EFRA) select committee yesterday (Tuesday) to give evidence to the panel outlining the industry view that the Government’s failure to engage with the sector before setting targets for tree planting will mean that they will most likely miss these targets as growers cannot meet demand in the time frame outlined. Fraser, who is also a member of the HTA’s Tree and Hedging Group and Director of Oakover Nursery in Ashford, Kent, explained that there are not enough trees in production at present to enable the target of 30,000ha to be planted by 2024 to be met. Brian Fraser said: “The Government needs to urgently work and engage fully with the industry to bring the Nursery Notification Scheme to reality and provide the confidence in the market that growers need. This is through ensuring that landowners have sufficient incentives to plant trees on enough land to meet the targets. The timeframe of only two growing seasons to meet this target is just not achievable without support. It is not just a ‘numbers game’ though. It needs to be a plan that recognises the importance of urban planting and maintenance of those trees if the Government are going to properly back UK tree producers”.
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• Topsoil James Clark, HTA Director of Policy • Turf and Communications at the HTA said: “We all know how crucial • Bark tree planting is to tackling climate • Compost change and achieving Net Zero. This is a plan that needs to be embedded • Aggregates across Government – ensuring any targets announced are realistic and • Grab/Tipper/Flatbed Hire achievable. Policy decisions around skills and labour, including seasonal • Waste/Muck Removal Services workers, along with planning and • Fast efficient delivery trade with the EU, are so important not only to delivering a leading tree • Order online for smaller orders. Email planting agenda, but for the wider ornamental horticulture sector to or call us for quotes on larger orders. generate increased economic growth • Experienced team to ‘build back greener’.”
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FROM KEDRON PET & GARDEN
Doggie Dooley in-ground dog waste systems are the easy way to manage dog waste and keep gardens clean. Install the unit in the ground, then simply scoop dog waste into the unit and add water and digester powder or tablets. Waste breaks down naturally using natural enzymes and drains harmlessly away. Available as septic tank or leach bed options; sold wordwide since 1968. Totally safe for pets, plants, lawns and children. £59.95
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HORTICULTURAL TRADES ASSOCIATION PREDICTS TREE SHORTAGE ISSUES FOR GOVERNMENT TARGETS
HTA Board member Brian Fraser appeared before the House of Commons Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (EFRA) select committee yesterday (Tuesday) to give evidence to the panel outlining the industry view that the Government’s failure to engage with the sector before setting targets for tree planting will mean that they will most likely miss these targets as growers cannot meet demand in the time frame outlined. Fraser, who is also a member of the HTA’s Tree and Hedging Group and Director of Oakover Nursery in Ashford, Kent, explained that there are not enough trees in production at present to enable the target of 30,000ha to be planted by 2024 to be met. Brian Fraser said: “The Government needs to urgently work and engage fully with the industry to bring the Nursery Notification Scheme to reality and provide the confidence in the market that growers need. This is through ensuring that landowners have sufficient incentives to plant trees on enough land to meet the targets. The timeframe of only two growing seasons to meet this target is just not achievable without support. It is not just a ‘numbers game’ though. It needs to be a plan that recognises the importance of urban planting and maintenance of those trees if the Government are going to properly back UK tree producers”.
Add dog waste Add water Add digester powder or tablet www.kedronpetandgarden.co.uk www.mr-resistor.co.uk LANDUD advert June 2021.indd 1 21/06/2021 09:14:55
Suppliers of:
• Topsoil James Clark, HTA Director of Policy • Turf and Communications at the HTA said: “We all know how crucial • Bark tree planting is to tackling climate • Compost change and achieving Net Zero. This is a plan that needs to be embedded • Aggregates across Government – ensuring any targets announced are realistic and • Grab/Tipper/Flatbed Hire achievable. Policy decisions around skills and labour, including seasonal • Waste/Muck Removal Services workers, along with planning and • Fast efficient delivery trade with the EU, are so important not only to delivering a leading tree • Order online for smaller orders. Email planting agenda, but for the wider ornamental horticulture sector to or call us for quotes on larger orders. generate increased economic growth • Experienced team to ‘build back greener’.”
Email: sales@springbridge.co.uk | Tel: 03334561920 www.springbridge.co.uk hta.org.uk
