All UK environmental horticulture and landscaping businesses are being encouraged to take part in a new and anonymous survey in collaboration with the government.

Taking less than 10 minutes to complete, the survey is designed to strengthen the detection and reporting of plant pests and diseases to help protect the long-term resilience of the sector.

The survey is entirely confidential featuring multiple choice questions alongside agree/disagree statements covering business practices, skills, knowledge and training needs.

David Denny, director of research and knowledge transfer at the Horticultural Trades Association (HTA) says “the HTA is delighted to be playing a lead role in this project.”

Professor Nicola Spence, Defra chief plant health officer also comments on the survey:

“This survey will inform further support we can provide to the horticulture and landscaper industry, boosting detection abilities in order to continue to safeguard the country’s plants.”

To take part in the survey, visit https://forms.office.com/e/rnPUxcvpJ2.