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<blockquote data-quote="Y Fan Wen" data-source="post: 8343777" data-attributes="member: 741"><p>Latest from BCG: <a href="https://www.brackencontrol.co.uk/news" target="_blank">https://www.brackencontrol.co.uk/news</a></p><p></p><h3>Newsletters</h3> <ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">18 Sep 2022<br /> <strong>BCG Update - September 2022</strong><br /> For those at the sharp end of bracken control, it has been a busy summer and September is time to take stock. <br /> <br /> The focus of these newsletters is often on pesticide use, but the bracken control that takes place by cutting, bruising and other physical techniques is also vitally important. This week, I came across a large area of bracken in Cumbria that had been cut and baled. This provided effective control and presumably the bales would be used as bedding to offset the increasing costs of straw. This is another aspect for bracken control – harvesting a crop. Those involved are likely to be keen to encourage bracken growth so that there is more to cut.<br /> <br /> Although approval to use asulam in 2022, in the form of Asulox, was not given until 21st June, an aerial control programme has been completed in northern England and Scotland. Skyhook was the only contractor able to operate this year, and while the area treated is not as extensive as it could be, it is a very creditable performance from a late, standing start.<br /> <br /> Ground-based pesticide treatment has also taken place. All those who have applied Asulox this year, have been asked to provide details so that the information can be used to support further applications. If details have not yet been provided, please could a form be completed as soon as possible; for details see the Asulam page of the website.<br /> <br /> The BCG’s application for an emergency authorisation (EA) for this year included a request that any approval should be given for a longer duration than one-season. This would help to reduce the uncertainty and avoid the brinkmanship that surrounds the EA approval process. It was argued that this does help anyone and restricts the number of bracken control programmes that are started or continued and the amount of investment in research and application techniques that aim to make sure that the application of pesticides is carried out safely and effectively.<br /> <br /> In August, Defra hosted a meeting for representatives of all the UK governments, which the BCG attended. The formal response to the issues that were raised during the meeting is awaited, but in summary: currently, the annual emergency authorisation process is the only way to secure the use of Asulox, and consideration will be given to carrying out a review of all bracken control issues throughout the UK, with a view to producing a bracken control strategy / framework. If such a review is carried out, it will take many months to provide any results. Therefore, work has started to draft an EA application for the 2023 season, with the aim of submitting this on 31st October.<br /> <br /> In addition to the well-rehearsed arguments that have been covered previously, three important statements will be included to support the application:<br /> • UPL, the manufacturers of Asulox, in addition to confirming their continuing support for the product, will provide a position statement that refers to a research programme that they are initiating.<br /> • The UK Health Security Agency will highlight their concerns about the spread of tick-borne diseases - the association with bracken beds can be shown.<br /> • A study led by Brazil researchers about the potential links between bracken exudates, principally ptaquiloside, and cancer (through water supplies) is due to be published early next year. 22 authors, including three from the UK, have contributed to the study, and a summary of the paper has been offered.<br /> <br /> A meeting of the BCG Sector Representatives is planned for Tuesday, 25th October. The aim is to circulate a draft of the EA application for approval during the meeting. The application will then be finalised and submitted on 31st October. A list of the Sector Representatives is on the website, and they will be sent an invitation to the meeting. If anyone else has any points to raise, please submit them before the meeting.</li> </ul></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Y Fan Wen, post: 8343777, member: 741"] Latest from BCG: [URL]https://www.brackencontrol.co.uk/news[/URL] [HEADING=2]Newsletters[/HEADING] [LIST] [*]18 Sep 2022 [B]BCG Update - September 2022[/B] For those at the sharp end of bracken control, it has been a busy summer and September is time to take stock. The focus of these newsletters is often on pesticide use, but the bracken control that takes place by cutting, bruising and other physical techniques is also vitally important. This week, I came across a large area of bracken in Cumbria that had been cut and baled. This provided effective control and presumably the bales would be used as bedding to offset the increasing costs of straw. This is another aspect for bracken control – harvesting a crop. Those involved are likely to be keen to encourage bracken growth so that there is more to cut. Although approval to use asulam in 2022, in the form of Asulox, was not given until 21st June, an aerial control programme has been completed in northern England and Scotland. Skyhook was the only contractor able to operate this year, and while the area treated is not as extensive as it could be, it is a very creditable performance from a late, standing start. Ground-based pesticide treatment has also taken place. All those who have applied Asulox this year, have been asked to provide details so that the information can be used to support further applications. If details have not yet been provided, please could a form be completed as soon as possible; for details see the Asulam page of the website. The BCG’s application for an emergency authorisation (EA) for this year included a request that any approval should be given for a longer duration than one-season. This would help to reduce the uncertainty and avoid the brinkmanship that surrounds the EA approval process. It was argued that this does help anyone and restricts the number of bracken control programmes that are started or continued and the amount of investment in research and application techniques that aim to make sure that the application of pesticides is carried out safely and effectively. In August, Defra hosted a meeting for representatives of all the UK governments, which the BCG attended. The formal response to the issues that were raised during the meeting is awaited, but in summary: currently, the annual emergency authorisation process is the only way to secure the use of Asulox, and consideration will be given to carrying out a review of all bracken control issues throughout the UK, with a view to producing a bracken control strategy / framework. If such a review is carried out, it will take many months to provide any results. Therefore, work has started to draft an EA application for the 2023 season, with the aim of submitting this on 31st October. In addition to the well-rehearsed arguments that have been covered previously, three important statements will be included to support the application: • UPL, the manufacturers of Asulox, in addition to confirming their continuing support for the product, will provide a position statement that refers to a research programme that they are initiating. • The UK Health Security Agency will highlight their concerns about the spread of tick-borne diseases - the association with bracken beds can be shown. • A study led by Brazil researchers about the potential links between bracken exudates, principally ptaquiloside, and cancer (through water supplies) is due to be published early next year. 22 authors, including three from the UK, have contributed to the study, and a summary of the paper has been offered. A meeting of the BCG Sector Representatives is planned for Tuesday, 25th October. The aim is to circulate a draft of the EA application for approval during the meeting. The application will then be finalised and submitted on 31st October. A list of the Sector Representatives is on the website, and they will be sent an invitation to the meeting. If anyone else has any points to raise, please submit them before the meeting. [/LIST] [/QUOTE]
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