Scotland
On Wednesday (29 October), the HTA launched the Scottish Manifesto to members at the regional event at Pentland Plants.
The manifesto has been produced ahead of the Scottish Parliamentary elections in May next year and sets out the key policy asks that the HTA would like to see the new government adopt.
Thank you to all HTA members who have fed into this process. It will be used to engage with political parties as they write their manifestos and prospective members of the Scottish Parliament (MSPs) to help build sector champions in Holyrood and ensure that the needs of HTA members are represented.
The Horticultural Trades Association (HTA) launched their Scottish Environmental Horticulture Growth Strategy at the beginning of March 2023. The HTA’s Growth Strategy has seven key ambitions for Scotland:
- Health – to create a healthier Scotland through Horticulture
- Economy – Develop Green economic Growth, high quality jobs and invest in education/skills.
- Environment – to mitigate climate change.
- Local – Increase the use of Scottish and UK grown plants as import substitution. Industry – Drive Scottish growth through investment, development grants and reducing the cost of doing business.
- Urban Nature – Produce a greener planning system.
- Biosecurity – enhance and protect Scotland’s natural capital.
Read the latest news on the Scottish Environmental Horticulture Growth Strategy Here
Scottish Environmental Horticulture Growth Strategy
HTA Scottish Environmental Horticulture Growth Strategy
This document follows the ‘Unlocking Green Growth’ policy document and it is designed to engage with MSPs and other key stakeholders by highlighting the potential of the industry
Scottish Environmental Horticulture Growth Strategy News
Scotland’s horticultural industry gathers with MSPs at Holyrood to discuss Scottish Environmental Horticulture Growth Strategy