What is a "nursery inspection"?

A nursery inspection is specifically designed to examine a nursery for compliance with phytosanitary standards. This inspection is crucial in ensuring that plants being produced in the nursery are free from pests and diseases that could potentially spread to other areas or impact agriculture negatively. During this process, inspectors assess various factors, including the cleanliness of the environment, the health of the plants, and the overall practices employed in maintaining the nursery. By ensuring compliance with these standards, the risk of introducing and spreading harmful pests is minimized, thus protecting broader agricultural interests.

While evaluations of shipping practices for plants, checks for pest presence in residential gardens, and reviews of plant breeding techniques are important aspects of agricultural practices, they do not focus specifically on the nursery's compliance with phytosanitary standards, which is the primary purpose of a nursery inspection.