RDE 357 - Amenity Pest, Weed and Disease Management evidence review

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11 months ago

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10 months ago

Description

The aim of this proposed research is to improve Defra's understanding of the best ways to improve 
sustainability of pest, weed and disease management in the amenity sector. 
Objectives are to:
• Scope and provide recommendations for the design of a rapid evidence review to inform Defra 
policy. It is expected that this would cover academic and grey literature and guidance.
• Conduct interviews with users and producers of evidence and guidance for pest, weed and 
disease management in the amenity subsectors listed above, to determine which sources of 
information and guidance they use and how these are rated, considering any gaps that need to be 
filled.
• Conduct a rapid evidence review covering academic and grey literature and guidance (including 
digital resources where accessible) to assess its coverage, quality and usefulness.
• Provide recommendations for how best to target evidence gathering and share knowledge

This contract was awarded by DEFRA.

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