Bracken Control
by Nick Burton, 7 January, 2013, 2 comments
On 1 January 2013 it will become illegal to use the bracken-control chemical Asulam. The chemical, which was sold as Asulox, was banned by the EU on 31 December 2011 but those who already had stocks had a year to use these up. While good in small areas, as it provides cover for animals, bracken can be a real problem, quickly becoming a monoculture, shading out and eliminating wild plants and flowers.
Landowners are now considering their options, Read more...