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Inclusive PPE: new British Standard and BALI call for evidence
BALI has reviewed the draft of a new British Standard on the provision of inclusive personal protective equipment (PPE), due to be finalised and published by January 2026.
BALI feeds into land use consultation
BALI has championed the role of landscaping and its membership in response to a government consultation on land use in England.
Are your employees fit to drive?
Driving for Better Business (DfBB), an initiative aimed at making driving for business safer, is asking those who manage drivers to focus on fitness to drive.
Green walls, grey water, and multi-coloured bacteria
A new study has found that certain combinations of recycled water irrigation and bacterial treatments may improve the appearance of outdoor green walls.
Free employer resources for Stress Awareness Month
April is Stress Awareness Month and now is the time to take practical steps to help reduce stress inside and outside of the workplace
Plant Health: Defra Tweaks Regulations and MPs Hear from Industry
Defra, the government department responsible for plant health, is making two changes to the way it regulates host plants of the emerald ash borer (Agrilus planipennis).
Pave the Way with a New British Standard
The British Standards Institution (BSI), with support from BALI and others, has published a new standard for the installation of pavements using modular paving units (BS 7533-102:2025)
New study unlocks secret to happy urban parks
Scientists have found that the arrangement of environmental features in urban parks is as important as the features themselves in determining public happiness.
Glyphosate approval extended by one year
The Health & Safety Executive (HSE) has extended the current approval of glyphosate in Great Britain until 15 December 2026 while it carries out a full renewal assessment.
Sustainable design made easier with launch of BALI-supported tool
Landscape designers can now make more informed, eco-conscious decisions to help them create sustainable designs from the outset of their projects, thanks to the launch of “elemental”.