The fifth National Plant Health Week is taking place from 5-12 May 2025. It is a designated week of activity to raise awareness amongst the public, and professional operators on how to keep our plants healthy. 

The week is a collaborative effort by over 30 organisations who have an interest in plants, from across the UK, who are committed to protect the health of our nation’s plants and trees. Our partnership approach is essential to safeguard the health of our nation’s plants and trees and the benefits they provide for society, the environment and the economy.

Healthy plants and trees are vital for our survival and provide us with many benefits, but our plant health is under threat from pests and diseases and climate change. Our plants also provide an annual value to our society of £15.7billion 

Protecting the UK from plants pests and diseases is far more cost effective than dealing with plant health outbreaks. Government and the plant sector are leading the way and taking actions to address these threats. At the Plant Health Centre we are part of this effort to ensure plant health is protected in Scotland