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Haddonstone add beautiful and practical new Heritage Trough to its range
The new addition is an elegant planter featuring an ornamental relief detail panel and a decorative rim, and plinth.
The new unique garden edging system from Straightcurve
Straightcurve's easy to use steel garden edging systems are now available in the UK for both the DIY and professionals market.
New pilot requirement for tree suppliers to strengthen UK biosecurity
A new requirement for the forestry sector will be piloted to combat the threat from pests and diseases and further strengthen UK biosecurity, Defra and the Forestry Commission announced earlier this week.
Defra responds to inspection fee and inspection frequency consultations
Defra has announced two changes to the current system of inspections that will be implemented from July 2022.
Closing date approaches for British Sugar TOPSOIL £500 Training Bursary applications
British Sugar TOPSOIL are offering a Training Bursary to anyone currently working in the land-based sector. Deadline for applications is 29 April 2022.
Sector leaders unite on major piece of research to understand the landscape sector
The Landscape Institute has launched its State of Landscape survey to provide new insights into the economic structures and makeup of the landscape industry.
Tivoli's support sees 3,000 trees planted in Aird na Cille re-wilding project
The 10 year project was completed in February 2022 as part of a unique nature conservation initiative to re-wild land on the Aird na Cille Peninsula in the Western Isles.
Users of Professional Plant Protection Products invited to register with Defra
A deadline of 22 June 2022 has been set for registration of all users. Find out more on where you fit and further registration guidance.
Pine processionary moth (PPM) intercepted on imported pine trees
Remain vigilant for signs which may indicate the presence of PPM on pine and conifer plants in the UK – particularly when new specimens are planted.
Defra invite traders to register for ‘soft launch’ of Sevington
Importers of high priority plants or plant products have been invited by Defra to register as part of a voluntary initiative - registration opened on 8 April 2022 for 2 weeks.
