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control in the amenity sector gets behind and fully supports the Amenity Forum. We are an organisation established to lobby for and profile the sector, to promote best practice and ensure that we are seen to operate at the highest standards. The strength of the Forum is in it being a non profit making voluntary initiative, funded by its members, so the industry can drive and influence change. This is far better than having it imposed upon us by others who inevitably have less understanding of our sector. Through our activity, we issue guidance notes, run
workshops, issue briefings, take part in consultations and act as the voice for the sector on weed, pest and disease control matters
Equally it is important that, just as for a sports team, all of us demonstrate real professionalism and commitment to doing our jobs at the very best standard and, yes, being proud of what we do. Recently I was speaking to someone actively engaged in spraying an urban green area. When I approached, he was immediately suspicious and concerned. Whilst understandable, I wonder if the opposite might apply. Perhaps, along with that sign saying spraying in progress, there was promotion of why, to provide safe and clean surfaces for the public and landscapes to enjoy. We are undertaking a vital task important to everyone.
An integrated approach The current emphasis is rightly on integrated control, making use of all methods available for weed, pest and disease control – mechanical, cultural, biological, chemical and genetic. The emphasis is upon effective and appropriate control for individual situations. Of course, to many in our sector, this is already practice but perhaps here lies another item for us for us to inform and be proud. We need to ensure all decision makers base decisions on facts. I recently spoke to an
organisation operating closely with the public who was considering not using pesticides on its premises – they accepted that there was no real base for this and both costs and effectiveness may be impaired, but they were concerned about public opinion. I am pleased to say that, after discussion, they decided another direction, emphasising their credentials as appointing best practice amenity assured contractors, adopting an integrated approach and committed to providing the very best outcomes in an effective and safe way.
Staying in control
On October 16th, the Amenity Forum is holding its 2014 conference and exhibition at Leicester City Football Club. The conference theme is ‘Staying in Control’. There will be much to see and hear with updates on policy changes, a debate on water and pesticides, implementing integrated control in practice, how other European countries are adapting to the changes and more. Full details can be found at
www.amenityforum.co.uk. Each year, attendance at this event has grown but we need to see even more in 2014. This will clearly demonstrate that the sector is important, cares about what it does and is proud of its activity. In 2014, it was good to hear Lord De Mauley, a Government Minister, express his great support for the Forum and this vital and important sector. We need to continue to press that case, so I do hope as many as possible will be there on October 16th, waving our ‘banners’ and standing up and being proud of our vital and important contribution to the UK economy. Bob Dylan once sang ‘Times they are a changing’. Well, that is certainly the case but, with it, is opportunity. Let us stand up and be proud.
Author: Professor John Moverley OBE, Chairman The Amenity Forum
www.amenityforum.co.uk
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