The HTA stands strongly opposed to a suggested levy on non-native plant imports and stressed that a more holistic approach to the urban and rural landscape and environment would better protect our horticultural heritage and biodiversity.
In evidence provided by Martin Emmett on behalf of the HTA, to the Environment Audit Committee on Wednesday 29th January 2014, Emmett was robust in his opposition, stating the likelihood that this would primarily be seen as a tax on gardening and UK production.
There are more than 75,000 garden plant entries in the Royal Horticultural Society Plant Finder, most of which are non-native. The European trade in horticulture is very competitive already and any such levy would simply reduce the competitiveness of the UK industry.
Website: HTA opposes suggested levy on non-native plant imports
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