
Bracken
Bracken is our most widespread large fern species, covering large areas of Scotland’s moors and uplands.
Bracken is our most widespread large fern species, covering large areas of Scotland’s moors and uplands.
The Emergency Authorisation (EA) to allow the use of Asulam for aerial applications and some ground-based control of bracken in the 2021 season has been approved.
Key points to note:
The EA approval document contains data requirements that must be submitted to the regulator, the Chemicals Regulation Division (CRD) of the HSE. UPL, who manufacture Asulam, will be distributing information with the product, alongside a recording form. This form MUST be completed for every site where bracken control with Asulam is being undertaken this year. There are several ways to do this:
Further information is available on the Bracken Control Group website, which provides updates, guidance and also lists bracken control contractors.
The support of everyone who applies Asulam to provide this information is essential. The provision of this information to CRD is a prerequisite to securing the future use of Asulam for bracken control.
Bracken control - A guide to best practice