UK: Composters warned of Xyllella threat
The disease, prevalent on parts of the European mainland could affect plants ranging from oak trees to roses.
And, an expert from the APHA has told letsrecycle.com that tighter passport controls for plants susceptible to the disease will be important in trying to keep it out of the UK. Plant species which have been confirmed as a host in the EU must now be accompanied by a Plant Passport, meaning they can only be moved by officially authorised businesses.
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