National Plant Health Week is an annual designated week of action to raise public awareness and engagement on how to keep our plants healthy.

It is a collaborative effort by over 30 organisations across the UK who are committed to protect the health of our nation’s plants and trees. This year we are celebrating the importance of being a good plant health citizen. Over the last 10 years we have undertaken a range of activities to support this work, which includes education, training, and citizen science work. With an emphasis on working together, the participants can reach a larger audience and more effectively communicate and amplify vital messages surrounding plant health. The week also incorporates the United Nations International Day of Plant Health.

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Forest Research have surveyed 7,000 people to find out about their awareness and understanding of biosecurity and plant and tree health in the UK. The research, funded by Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, explored people’s views on their roles and responsibilities regarding improving biosecurity, as well as identifying barriers to the adoption of plant health behaviours.