Tree grower Frank P Matthews has joined the list of key British nurseries that have achieved Plant Healthy certification. This important status is now an industry recognised standard that helps to ensure nurseries adhere to best practices to safeguard biosecurity.

Lorna Maskell, Production Director at Frank P Matthews, said: "The Plant Healthy self-assessment process encouraged us to look more closely at our biosecurity systems. It was reassuring to find out that we already had robust systems in place. Ongoing, in accordance with the scheme, we will proactively fine-tune our procedures, committed to continual improvement.”

Sales Director Matthew Thomas, added: “More customers are beginning to talk about Plant Healthy and it’s great to be able to reassure them that we are now certified.”

Plant Healthy is a sector-wide Environmental and Social Governance system, with the specific aim of helping protect the health of our cultivated and native flora. Growers, garden retailers, landscapers and arborists are encouraged to apply for the certification scheme. By adhering to rigorous plant biosecurity systems and complying with the Plant Health Management Standard, the risk of introducing/spreading destructive plant pests via our supply chain is reduced.