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Horticultural Code of Practice
Codes of practice are designed to encourage people to act responsibly. For non-native species problems it is vital that people carry out their activities (for example growing plants for garden centres, trading in exotic plants, holding a private collection of plants or animals or owning a pet) in a responsible and informed manner to minimise the risks to the environment.
A Horticultural Code of Practice has been developed by GB Administrations, Trade organisations, NDPBs and Environmental NGOs. Please use the following links to find the correct version of the code for you:
Other documents that should be read in conjunction with this code include:
A Horticultural Code of Practice has been developed by GB Administrations, Trade organisations, NDPBs and Environmental NGOs. Please use the following links to find the correct version of the code for you:
- Horticultural code for England and Wales - latest (2011) version
- Horticultural code for Scotland
Other documents that should be read in conjunction with this code include:
Web links for various materials relating to the Horticultural Code of Practice
Advice on alternatives to invasive non-native species:
Advice and regulations on waste disposal:
Guidance on how to find a contractor see:
Information on plant health see:
For information on The Weeds Act 1959, see:
For information on poisonous plants see:
- Copies of Acts of Parliament and Statutory Instruments can be obtained from The Stationery Office
- Advice on topsoil
- Advice on undertaking a Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH)
- General advice relating to Health and Safety
- Advice on the management of aquatic invasive non-native plants species
- Guidance on the use of herbicides to control non-native plants in or near water
- Advice on dealing with Japanese knotweed and other invasive plants
Advice on alternatives to invasive non-native species:
Advice and regulations on waste disposal:
- www.environment-agency.gov.uk/netregs
- www.wrap.org.uk/publications/CompostSpecificationsLandscape.pdf
Guidance on how to find a contractor see:
Information on plant health see:
For information on The Weeds Act 1959, see:
For information on poisonous plants see:
