The Voluntary Initiative

The Bracken Control Group (BCG) is to close after fourteen years of operation. The group was formed in 2011 as a focus for collecting and collating evidence about bracken: as a plant, its threats, and management options.

A recording of a webinar for AIC Members to explain the 2025 UK Pesticides National Action Plan (NAP) in more detail is now available.

The UK Pesticides National Action Plan (NAP) has been published on 21 March 2025. The Plan sets out the Government's strategy for managing pesticide use and minimising risk.

Yesterday (11 March), the Government announced that no new applications for SFI 25 would be accepted.