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Blakedown Landscapes appoints Jack Skinner to Construction Operations Manager
Blakedown Landscapes has appointed Jack Skinner to Construction Operations Manager.
Calders & Grandidge joins the Wood Protection Association
Calders & Grandidge (C&G) has become the newest member of the Wood Protection Association (WPA).
Creosote approval renewed for non-landscape uses only
The Health & Safety Executive (HSE) has allowed the continued use of creosote for a few sector-specific purposes in Great Britain but the preservative cannot be sold for various landscaping tasks from 1 April 2027.
Guidance published on new plant health sanctions
The UK Government has published guidance on how the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) will use civil sanctions to enforce plant health regulations from October 2026.
Wyevale Nurseries offers free expert advice on boosting biodiversity with hedging
Gardeners, landscapers, local authorities and landowners are being encouraged to boost biodiversity by planting bird‑friendly hedging – and Wyevale Nurseries is offering free expert guidance to help them get started
Lawsons appoint new Independent Non-Executive Board Director
Lawsons Group [Lawsons Whetstone Ltd] is pleased to announce the appointment of Andrew Cope as an Independent Non-Executive Director with immediate effect
Middle East conflict: BALI members discuss the impacts on landscaping
While our first thought is with everyone caught up in the war, BALI has also been thinking about the secondary impacts on the global economy and, in turn, our own sector, informed by some initial feedback from members.
British Recycled Plastic expands plastic lumber range with new sand and dark grey finishes for landscape specification
British Recycled Plastic has launched two new plastic lumber colours - Sand and Dark Grey - giving landscape architects, contractors and public realm designers greater freedom to align durable materials with contemporary and natural landscape schemes.
Contract templates available to members
A few years ago, BALI launched three template contract documents, intended for use by registered designers and contractors as part of a suite of project documents issued to domestic clients.
Green-tech reaffirms commitment to industry charity Perennial with renewed platinum partnership
Green-tech has confirmed that it will continue its support for Perennial, the UK’s only charity dedicated to helping people who work in horticulture, by renewing its Platinum Partnership.