Frank P Matthews Retains Plant Healthy Certification Following Fourth Successful Audit

Frank P Matthews is proud to announce that we have once again successfully retained our Plant Healthy certification, reaffirming our long-standing commitment to rigorous biosecurity, responsible nursery practices, and high standards of plant health.

Having first achieved accreditation in 2023, this latest assessment marks our fourth successful annual audit. As one of over 100 certified businesses and organisations listed by the Plant Healthy scheme, we continue to champion best practice in biosecurity and plant health management, helping to safeguard the future health of trees, plants, and landscapes across the UK.

What is the Plant Healthy Scheme?

Plant Healthy is a leading UK plant health assurance scheme designed to help nurseries, growers, retailers, and landscapers minimize the risk of introducing and spreading plant pests and diseases.

The certification is built upon the robust Plant Health Management Standard, which promotes best practice across all areas of production and handling. Accredited organizations must maintain strict procedures covering:

• Plant sourcing and traceability
• Growing and monitoring protocols
• Rigorous hygiene standards
• Comprehensive staff training

Certification requires a detailed assessment process involving self-evaluation and independent auditing to ensure standards remain consistently high.

Our Commitment to Nursery Biosecurity

At Frank P Matthews, biosecurity is woven into everyday nursery operations. Retaining our certification reflects the reliable systems we have in place to manage risks and keep our plant stock healthy throughout production.

As global trade, climate change, and plant movement present new challenges to UK horticulture, maintaining these proactive measures is more important than ever.

“Retaining our Plant Healthy certification demonstrates the importance we place on biosecurity throughout the nursery,” says Lorna Maskell, Production Director at Frank P Matthews.

“The audit process encourages continual review and improvement, helping us ensure our procedures remain robust and aligned with current best practice. Plant health is fundamental to everything we do.”

Why Plant Healthy Matters to our Customers

Gardeners, landscapers, and local authorities are increasingly looking to source trees from trusted suppliers who take biosecurity seriously.

Choosing Plant Healthy certified suppliers offers reassurance that your trees have been grown within a framework designed to protect Britain’s gardens, landscapes, and natural ecosystems.

For further information

To find out more about the Plant Healthy certification scheme and how it protects the future of our environment, visit:

www.planthealthy.org.uk