Asian hornet: pest-specific contingency plan
This plan sets out the role of the Scottish Government in response to a suspected or confirmed incursion of the Asian hornet (Vespa velutina nigrithorax) within Scotland: the actions to be taken as well as governance, roles and responsibilities.
Annex D Glossary
Abbreviation - Description
AH - Asian hornet
APHA - Animal and Plant Health Agency
BFA - Bee Farmers Association
CVO - Chief Veterinary Officer
DAERA - Department of Agriculture, Environment & Rural Affairs
Defra - Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
EU - European Union
GB - Great Britain
NBU - National Bee Unit
NDCC - National Disease Control Centre
NHS - National Health Service
NI - Northern Ireland
NNSS - Non-native Species Secretariat
RPID - Rural Payments and Inspections Division
SASA - Science & Advice for Scottish Agriculture
SBA - Scottish Beekeepers Association
SG - Scottish Government
SOPs - Standard Operating Procedures
SRO - Senior Responsible Officer
SRUC - Scotland's Rural College
UK - United Kingdom
Contact
Email: bees_mailbox@gov.scot
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