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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.

Asian Hornets are still on the rise in the UK
Despite 62 nests found in various locations, the pest isn't officially established, but efforts are underway to curb its spread.

What does the Windsor Framework mean for the landscape industry?
Learn about the transition from Northern Ireland Protocol to Windsor Framework.