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UK Biodiversity indicators: 2023 update
2023 data reveals alarming declines in wildlife populations despite environmental awareness surge.

PEACH system to close from April 2024
UK announces closure of PEACH system for plant imports, mandates transition to IPAFFS starting 8 April 2024.

HSE launch online learning tool to address work-related stress
Created as part of HSE’s Working Minds campaign, the new tool is made up of six short modules.

Contract templates available to members
All three contracts are available free of charge to all accredited designer and contractor members.
To download a copy, visit the members section.

Biodiversity Net Gain plan released
Template document released ahead of January 2024 start date.

Pest management: The eight-toothed spruce bark beetle
To combat its spread, the Forestry Commission has issued a notice establishing restricted zones in parts of southern England.

Reimagining domestic gardens: Do we need to see gardens in a new light?
New research by Dr Ross Cameron investigates the role of modern domestic gardens in relation to environmental service.

Research reveals multiple benefits of rainwater harvesting
Rainwater harvesting can significantly reduce drought impacts from gardens of all sizes.

HSE suggests managers try the shout test to protect workers’ hearing
Cases of occupational deafness have fallen during the past decade, but employers must remain vigilant for risks posed by tasks.

Border Target Operating Model (BTOM) learning sessions
New UK government border model unveiled: Changes in plant imports from 2024.