The Return of Asulam

On the 26th February, the news of an approved "Emergency Authorisation" for the use of Asulam for the control of bracken was released. EU legislation prohibited the use of Asulam from the start of 2013, and given that the chemical is the only selective herbicide which can be applied by helicopter, many were concerned about the subsequent difficulty of managing bracken in its absence.

Thanks to targeted lobbying from a number of organisations including the Bracken Control Group which is co-ordinated by the Heather Trust, the use of Asulam will be permitted during 2013. Members are advised to stand by for more details.