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Record sightings of yellow-legged hornets in UK
There has been an unprecedented number of yellow-legged hornet – formerly known as the Asian hornet – sightings this year, according to the Department for Environment, Food, and Rural Affairs (Defra).

Users value fencing in London park, study finds
UK researchers have found that fencing in and around Finsbury Park, London is generally perceived as beneficial by local stakeholders, albeit with some exceptions.

Join BALI for a live podcast experience at FutureScape 2025
Members of the British Association of Landscape Industries (BALI) can get an exclusive behind-the-scenes viewing of the latest Dig Deep podcast episodes as they are being recorded by visiting FutureScape 2025

BALI to unveil groundbreaking “Lay of the Land” report at FutureScape 2025
BALI will officially launch its highly anticipated “Lay of the Land” report at FutureScape on 7 October 2025.

Lawsons Appoints Allun Pittingale as Chief Executive Officer
Allun Pittingale has joined Lawsons Group as Chief Executive Officer.

STIHL launches new battery-powered backpack blowers
Designed for professional use, STIHL has launched the new BRA 500 and BRA 600 battery-operated backpack blowers, with maximum blowing force for clearing large areas.

Seal the deal with our contract templates
BALI has produced a range of contract templates for design and build members to use with domestic clients, all of which are available free-of-charge through our website.

Do you sell plants online or via mail order?
The Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) is creating a list of businesses authorised to sell plants by distance contract and you could join it today.

Green-tech strengthens Irish presence with appointment of Gavin Saunders
Green-tech, the UK’s leading supplier of landscaping and tree planting materials, is pleased to announce the recent appointment of Gavin Saunders as Business Development Manager for Ireland.

BALI announces speaker change for National AGM
Oliver Lewis from Joe’s Blooms will now deliver the presentation on "BNG without the headache: how tech can streamline your compliance."