The Landscape Institute (LI) hosted its award ceremony on 14 November, handing out awards across 17 categories, including the President’s Award to Dark Skies Working Group Wales.

Presented by the president of the LI, Caroline Göhler, the President’s Award represents the best landscape project of the year. 

Awarded for its publication, Good Practice Guidance: Planning for the Conservation and Enhancement of Dark Skies in Wales, the Group also took home Excellence in Landscape Planning and Assessment category. 

Jill Bullen, lead specialist advisor, landscape, natural resources Wales and Dark Skies Working Group chair comments on the wins:

“Encouraging dark sky lighting and reducing light pollution is something we can all do right now to protect dark skies and dark landscapes, benefitting wildlife and our wellbeing. 

 

Winning both the President’s Award and the Excellence in Landscape Planning and Assessment award for ‘Planning for Dark Skies’ takes the Good Practice Guidance to a new level of awareness, reach and opportunity to truly make a difference.”

Hosted by horticulturalist and presenter Frances Tophill, the ceremony was celebrated with professionals across the industry.