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Defra launch ornamental grower survey
Opportunity for commercial growers to shape reporting processes for notifiable pests and diseases

Alcohol limits and the landscape industry
UK drink driving limits may be less stringent than some construction site limits

Tachograph guidance recap
Tachograph infringements can generate significant fines. Ensure you operate within the rules using the information contained within this article.

Yellow-legged hornet update
44 sightings of the insect during 2024 is lower than last year, but concern remains regarding the effect on honey bees and pollinators in the UK.

Tree health pilot scheme launched
Grants available for a variety of schemes

Council fined after man killed by falling branch in public park
Whilst the risk of being stuck by a tree or branch is low, where reasonably practicable measures are available they should be taken.

Driving for Better Business: Winter driving update
DfBB team issues winter driving guidance

CDM compliance amongst landscape professionals
CDM is relevant to landscape projects: use BALI's resources to learn how to negotiate the regulations

Management of ash trees in light of ash dieback disease
Management practices to reflect risk posed by diseased specimens

Tax reforms associated with double-cab pick-up trucks
Another tax U-turn for double-cab pick-up vehicles