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BALI Chalk Fund regional Student of the Year Awards announced for achievements in Landscape, Horticulture and Garden Design
The BALI Chalk Fund Top Student of the Year achievers have been announced. This year has seen an 140% increase in numbers entering as well as more colleges supporting their students’ applications. The high standard of the efforts and entries has made those final deliberations by each college’s tutorship all the more difficult this year.
Further hosepipe bans announced in England
Both South East Water and Thames Water will shortly introduce hosepipe bans, not long after Yorkshire Water brought in the first widespread ban of the year.
Could you help government respond to a plant health emergency?
The Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) is looking to build a register of businesses who may be able to take on contracts when needed and has asked for expressions of interest from BALI members.
Elmtree Contractors and Pershore College Launch Industry-Focused Landscaping Apprenticeship
Accredited Contractors, Elmtree Contractors has partnered with Pershore College to deliver a new apprenticeship programme designed to develop skilled professionals in landscape construction and maintenance.
Knowledge Week 2025 – Handling, Transport & Planting Big Trees
Moving and planting large trees requires true expertise. A single mistake in the process can result in damage, poor growth, or even the loss of the tree. Whether you work in urban planting, landscape projects, or tree management, the proper handling of large trees is critical.
Win a Robotic Line Marker for a Year at the OAS Demonstration Days in Edinburgh and Glasgow
Origin Amenity Solutions (OAS) is inviting grounds professionals, turf managers, and sports contractors to attend a free, exclusive Line Marking Demonstration Day this July
STIHL launches new battery-operated blower boasting powerful performance
STIHL’s BGA 160 battery-powered blower offers landscaping teams a convenient and quiet means of cleaning surfaces and paths, effortlessly tackling such tasks with a high air flow rate of up to 940 m3/h.
Green-tech to Exhibit at GLAS 2025 – Visit the Team on Stand F3
Green-tech has confirmed it will be exhibiting at GLAS 2025, Ireland’s leading trade event for the horticulture, landscape, and sports turf sectors.
Yorkshire Water announces hosepipe ban
Yorkshire Water will introduce a hosepipe ban on Friday (11 July), following the declaration of drought across many parts of northern England in June.
Lawsons Announces Christ’s Hospital Bursary
Lawsons are funding an annual scholarship for a pupil to attend Christ’s Hospital School.
