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Defra's New Legislation Enhances Tree Import Inspections
The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) has introduced legislation to exempt certain large commodities from standard Border Control Post (BCP) inspections, allowing them to be unloaded and inspected in designated outside areas.

Built Environment Committee update: What you need to know
The Government recently unveiled a revised National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) aimed at addressing the nation's acute housing crisis.

Decarbonising Non-Road Mobile Machinery: What it Means for the Landscaping Industry
The UK government has published a detailed summary of responses to its call for evidence on decarbonising non-road mobile machinery (NRMM), which includes the essential tools and equipment that power the professional landscaping industry. This encompasses everything from mowers and loaders to excavators and compactors—machinery critical to delivering high-quality projects efficiently and sustainably.

UK’s Biosecurity Measures Under Scrutiny: EFRA Committee Launches Inquiry into Animal and Plant Imports
The Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (EFRA) Select Committee has launched a new inquiry into the UK's biosecurity measures for animal and plant imports, focusing on the effectiveness of existing controls and their impact on international trade.

How to Set Yourself Apart as Leaders in the Landscaping Industry
5 ways you can set yourself apart in this competitive market

Analysis of the Revised National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) and Key Takeaways for the Landscaping Sector
The revised National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) introduces several key updates that have significant implications for the landscaping and environmental horticulture sector.

Allocation of Tariff points for Apprenticeships
The Universities and Colleges Admissions Service, UCAS, is an independent charity. Part of its role is as the UK's shared admissions service for higher education.

BALI’s Policy and Public Affairs in 2024
The landscaping and horticulture industry is a powerful force in the UK’s economy driving growth, environmental sustainability, and community well-being

Exploring the EFRA Committee’s “Future of Farming” Inquiry and Its Relevance to the Landscaping and Environmental Horticulture Sector
The Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (EFRA) Committee has launched an inquiry into the “Future of Farming,” marking a pivotal opportunity to influence one of the sector’s most significant periods of change in recent years.

The Association co-launches the Environmental Horticulture Group Report in Parliament
The reports were officially launched the Parliamentary Reception with over 140 MPs, Peers, industry representatives and Association members present. Our members play a crucial role in providing landscaping services that enhance biodiversity, improve public health, and foster economic resilience.