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Plant disease: UK restricts olive tree imports to halt infection

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2020-04-21

Severe restrictions will be placed on imports of some very popular trees and plants in an effort to halt a deadly infection. Xylella fastidiosa has wreaked havoc on olive plantations in parts of Italy and has also been found in France and Spain. To prevent the disease spreading to the UK, imports of olive trees and lavender bushes will now be curtailed.

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https://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-52360081