Government to launch important amenity sector survey

In early 2021, the Government is funding a major survey of the amenity sector to increase its understanding of the total amount of plant protection products used, their modes of application and the key reasons for use.

It is vitally important that the sector fully supports this work as it will form the basis for future policy and strategic decisions and it will provide very valuable information for use across the sector.

A similar survey was conducted in 2016 but participation was low which reflected badly on the sector. This time the Amenity Forum has been consulted to help ensure the survey is as straightforward as possible and relatively easy to complete. This way it is hoped that participation will be much higher and that good and sound data can result.

The survey will be sent out electronically and, if you are selected to receive one, the Amenity Forum is urging you to complete and return promptly.

It is understood that there are many calls on time but this survey could prove really important to all. The surveys will be sent out from the week commencing January 18, 2021.

The Amenity Forum chairman John Moverley said: “This has been an unprecedented year bringing with it personal tragedy and impacting on all our lives not just now but for well into the future.

“It has shown how vitally important is the work undertaken in amenity management helping keep our transport networks operational, our parks and green spaces safe and sustainable and our sports areas fit for purpose to name just a few aspects of amenity. This survey will help provide really important information to guide future policy and I urge everyone to participate if approached’’.

The Amenity Forum hopes that you will be able to help with completing the survey and will message again in the new year once the link to the survey is available.

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