Bethany Vann, Author at Pro Landscaper Magazine

Pro Landscaper extends deadline for 2024 Sustainability & Biodiversity Awards

Bethany Vann — Fri, 02 Aug 2024 10:21:12 +0000

The deadline for the second Pro Landscaper Sustainability & Biodiversity Awards has been extended. Those looking to enter will now have until 9 August to submit their completed entries. All 14 categories will be judged by a panel of experts and recognised voices from across the industry, including garden designer, Juliet Sargeant, off the back […]

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Cornish nature gets major boost with ambitious rewilding project

Bethany Vann — Thu, 01 Aug 2024 15:15:21 +0000

Cornwall Wildlife Trust launches what it says is one of the UK’s ‘most ambitious’ rewilding projects. Tor to Shore aims to create a thriving landscape rich in biodiversity, from Helman Tor in central Cornwall, all the way through to Cornwall’s south coast. The project will be building on the work already carried out by Cornwall […]

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Crystal Palace Park restoration moves forward with next phase

Bethany Vann — Thu, 01 Aug 2024 12:22:54 +0000

Bromley Council unanimously approves the next major phase of the Crystal Palace Park restoration, led by HTA Design. This phase, worth £17.75M, of the wider £52M regeneration project includes work on a number of grade-listed features on site, following the granting of listed building consent. HTA Design, which recently became B-corp certified, led a team […]

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STARK Building Materials UK appoints its first head of sustainability

Bethany Vann — Thu, 01 Aug 2024 09:00:04 +0000

STARK Building Materials UK moves towards a sustainable future with the appointment of its first head of sustainability. Sabrina Passley’s new role will see her continuing to implement the building materials supplier’s sustainability strategy, supporting tradespeople and employees in progressing onward sustainably. Passley brings with her more than 16 years’ experience in the construction industry, […]

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Project Giving Back to revisit past applicants for RHS Chelsea 2026

Bethany Vann — Wed, 31 Jul 2024 15:36:19 +0000

RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2026 will mark Project Giving Back’s final year of funding gardens for good causes, but this year there is a twist. Applicants for the 2026 instalment of RHS Chelsea can expect a slightly different process this time around. Since the charity’s inception in 2021, it has received over 400 expressions of […]

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Brighton struck by Dutch elm disease again

Bethany Vann — Wed, 31 Jul 2024 13:10:54 +0000

Brighton and Hove is again having to fell a number of its trees following an outbreak of Dutch elm disease, known also as just Elm disease. Around 30 larger infected elms are expected to be removed, as well as several smaller elms which have grown from infected roots. Dutch elm disease is a fungal disease […]

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Children are lacking in outdoor spaces, finds new report

Bethany Vann — Wed, 31 Jul 2024 12:32:54 +0000

Two in five parents admit their children are unable to play outdoors independently due to safety concerns and a lack of accessible outdoor spaces. In British housebuilder Redrow’s latest annual community play report, ‘Breaking the Grass Ceiling’, it was revealed that almost half of parents surveyed fear their children will lack a sense of adventure […]

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Colchester Hospital opens new wellbeing garden designed by Adam Frost

Bethany Vann — Wed, 31 Jul 2024 10:27:58 +0000

The Royal Horticultural Charity (RHS) and Colchester & Ipswich Hospital’s Charity opens new wellbeing garden at Colchester Hospital Essex, created in collaboration with NHS Charities Together. Designed by RHS ambassador and award-winning landscape designer, Adam Frost and built by Blakedown Landscapes, the new garden aims to provide NHS staff, patients and visitors with a calming […]

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Value of horticulture cannot be overstated, says HTA

Bethany Vann — Wed, 31 Jul 2024 08:50:16 +0000

The Horticultural Trades Association (HTA) says the government’s intention to conduct a rapid review of the Environmental Improvement Plan (EIP) before the year end, provides an opportunity to use UK horticulture effectively. The Labour party has revealed it will be developing a new statutory plan, with the intention of safeguarding and restoring the nation’s natural […]

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HTA urges government not to overlook urban green spaces

Bethany Vann — Tue, 30 Jul 2024 15:53:12 +0000

The Horticultural Trades Association (HTA) advocates for urban green spaces, following the deputy prime minister and housing secretary, Angela Rayner’s announcement to overhaul the planning system. Rayner’s announcement comes in-line with Labour’s plan to build 1.5m new homes over the next five years. Jennifer Pheasey, director of public affairs at the HTA, responds , acknowledging […]

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