Greenwood is Plant Healthy!
Greenwood Plants Ltd
Specialists in landscape supply to the new build property, commercial, and infrastructure sectors
Welcome to the February/March edition of G News, which arrives with the exciting announcement that Greenwood Plants has been certified 'Plant Healthy', following an audit of its 6 UK nursery sites! The audit was conducted by Grown In Britain Ltd, and underpins Greenwood's commitment to biosecurity, and protecting our green spaces from invasive pests and diseases.
This incredible achievement would not have been possible without the hardworking G team, whose dedication to implementing and following stringent biosecurity policies was the driving force behind the certification.
You can read more about this news, as well as articles about sustainability, Latin plant names, and more below.
Greenwood Plants receives 'Plant Healthy' certification
Greenwood Plants is delighted to announce that it has been awarded ‘Plant Healthy’ certification as part of its ongoing commitment to biosecurity, following an audit of its six UK nursery sites.
The audit was conducted by non-profit organisation ‘Grown in Britain’, an approved certification body of Plant Healthy Ltd., which is the environmental charity that represents the interests of the Plant Health Alliance. Grown in Britain conducted an extensive audit of Greenwood’s six UK nursery sites in February, before officially certifying the UK plant grower on 29th February 2024.
The Environmental Benefits of Plants
Plants first emerged on Earth around 500 million years ago, 494 million years before people. They bring tranquillity and peace, stimulate senses, provide calm, and are scientifically proven to reduce stress. It is widely accepted as fact that plants have an essential role in combatting climate change and benefiting the environment, but it might not be completely obvious as to why. In this article we explore a few of the exact ways in which plants provide us with environmental benefit; whether it’s wildlife, carbon emissions, or water management.
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The importance of biosecurity
The growth of the UK horticultural industry over recent years has been fuelled by the trading of plants from across Europe, as well as further afield. The UK is a major trading partner of key growing markets such as the Netherlands, Belgium, and Italy and this has opened up the market to an exponential variety of species. In trading terms this has huge economic benefits; however, it can present pest and disease risks as part of the importing process.
Biodiversity Net Gain: Everything You need to know
From 12th February the new Biodiversity Net Gain measures have come into effect. It’s new government legislation regarding land development across England, stating that all planning permissions must deliver a biodiversity net gain of at least 10%. It was first introduced as a concept in the National Planning policy Framework in 2012 and has now been made mandatory under the Environmental Act 2021. Developers will be required to clearly show how their plans will increase the biodiversity value of each site.