We were given reassurances that the closure of one of two Forestry England nurseries will not affect the overall ability of the nursery sector to produce enough trees. Given the challenges facing the sector, however, reducing the UK’s nursery capacity indicates a lack of policy co-ordination. We remain concerned about the additional pressure the closure may place on the sector and the possible reduction in our ability to manage risks to tree health. We believe that the Government should review the decision to close Wykeham nursery, given the need to maximise UK tree production and reduce our reliance on imports.