Whilst the recognition of and the importance of trees is increasing, maybe now more so than ever, as the threats of climate change become more significant – this #NationalTreeWeek , we’re taking a moment to really appreciate some of our personal favourites. ...
Following research published by the woodland trust, the national park authority plan to plant over 1000,000 trees throughout Sussex and Hampshire. According to the research, one third of all woodland species in the UK are in decline, with one in ten species are at...
A scheme governed by the Plant Healthy Alliance allows organisations to grow, supply and handle plants, both responsibly and safely, regardless of where the plants are imported or grown. It recognises that the movement of live plants is a high-risk pathway for the introduction of potentially damaging notifiable plant pests and diseases into new...
Without urgent steps to safeguard it, the future of the horticulture sector looks bleak, says the new House of Lords report. A new report, ‘Sowing the seeds: A blooming english horticultural sector’, published today by the cross-party House of Lords Horticultural Sector Committee, says the sector is under-prioritised and underappreciated by...
More than 200 trees have been pledged by Plymouth City Council, as part of a new proposal for in Aarmada Way, a redevelopment project that sparked public outrage earlier this year. Back in March, over 100 trees were felled in the night as part of a £12.7m regeneration project for the site, causing a public outcry led by campaign group, STRAW...
North Yorkshire nursery, Johnsons of Whixley has received its Plant Healthy accreditation for the third year running. The accreditation recognises suppliers that trade and grow plants of a high standard of health and biosecurity, reducing the risk of introducing or spreading destructive plant pests. Whilst protecting the horticultural industry,...
The Horticultural Trades Association (HTA) is calling for urgent action to support environmental horticulture’s continued contribution to the UK economy and environment. A list of proposals has been submitted by the HTA, to the Chancellor of the Exchequer ahead of the 2023 Autumn Budget. “Our members – right across the supply chain, from growers...
The Royal Parks charity is set to embark on phase two of the Greenwich Park restoration project. Phase two of the Greenwich Park Revealed project is being led by landscaping and civil engineering provider Blakedown Landscapes, with plans to restore the Park’s disappearing 17th century landscape. With new service facilities planned for the park’s...
Following the announcement of government legislation being implemented from January 2024 that will mandate developers to achieve at least a 10% Biodiversity Net Gain on almost all developments in England seeking planning permission. Eden Project announced a plan to help tackle the biodiversity crisis throughout the UK, unveiling a new company,...
Budget needs to be set outside for the survival of trees rather than just for planting them, says leading tree expert Tony Kirkham. “We could all go out tomorrow and plant a million trees, but we’ve got to look after them; too often we plant a tree and then we walk away from it and expect it to survive and hope that we’re going to get good...
Europe’s largest wildlife conservation charity, the RSPB, is conducting a two-year pilot scheme across UK, giving those aged 16-24 years free access to all 200 of its nature reserves as part of the “youth revolution” to increase young people’s engagement with nature. Research conducted by the RSPB shows that levels of nature connectedness dip in...
Husqvarna has announced the launch of a new international biodiversity advisory board that will “share knowledge” to create more wildlife-friendly landscapes. Yvette Henshall-Bell, president global professional at Husqvarna, said that the company wanted to “play a part in safeguarding biodiversity”. The forward-thinking board will be chaired by...
Flowerbeds in Worthing, West Sussex will don a more colourful and sustainable display all year round, reducing planting and water waste. The Worthing Borough Council will be making the transition to a sustainable planting scheme, moving away from solely traditional seasonal bedding. Instead opting for a more balanced mix of permanent planting,...
Known for their curious nature, their independence and being mischievously playful, cats are not to everyone’s liking. It’s a divide that dates back centuries: are you a cat person, or a dog person? The chances are, even if you’re neither, it’s more than likely that you will encounter a friendly feline within your local community. But being...
Property developers in Bristol could see a ban on using artificial grass in new-builds, to help support local pollinators and other insects. The ban is outlined in Bristol City Council’s new draft Local Plan, which includes the development of nearly 35k new homes by 2040, with a majority designated for urban brownfield sites. Writing on X,...
British construction chain Jewson, has pledged to help native UK hedgehogs, in response to Hedgehog Street’s ‘Hedgehog Friendly Fencing’ campaign, which launched in July. Jewson will be offering customers a selection of hedgehog friendly solutions, including a new ‘Supreme Concrete Wildlife Gravel Board’ with pre-installed ‘Hedgehog Highways’,...
In the wake of storm Babet’s widespread damage across the UK landscape, the National Trust warns this was just a taste of things to come. Persistent rainfall late last week and into the weekend saw water levels across the country rising, impacting properties in the Midlands and North East of England. With damages caused to landscapes, houses and...
The RHS (Royal Horticultural Society) has announced the UK Overall Winner of the Britain in Bloom competition 2023. Out of 44 community gardening groups across 12 categories, Newcastle-under Lyme has been awarded the accolade of Overall Winner. The Staffordshire group was recognised for its contribution to improving the town’s carbon neutrality...
Biodiversity is set to see a boost with new ‘super’ Somerset nature reserve Launched today by Natural England and its partners, the new Mendip National Nature Reserve (NNR) aims to conserve and restore over 1,400-ha of steep limestone slopes, traditional wildflower grasslands, and ancient wooded combes. Combining 31 existing nature reserves and...
A golf course just outside of Brighton, is being recognised as one of the UK’s best for biodiversity, according to new research. Pyecombe Golf Club’s course is home to over 30 species of butterfly, including several rare species such as the adonis blue and grizzled skipper. The north Brighton club uses a “cut and collect” mower to manage the...
Trees for Life’s Dundreggan Rewilding Centre near Loch Ness in the Highlands will be playing host to a week of autumnal wildlife programmes, from 23 - 26 October. Television presenters, Chris Peckham and Megan McCubbin and a team of conservationists will be hosting the new 8 Out Of 10 Bats series on YouTube from 7:30pm - 8:30pm each evening. The...
Chris Churchman, co-founder of Churchman Thornhill Finch, has now left the practice to launch a not-for-profit aimed at raising public awareness on the value of nature in offsetting the climate crisis. Cquester is being established with a new website, and a panel of like-minded specialists – from farmers and funders to economists and...
The RHS (Royal Horticultural Society) releases its list of 100% peat-free nurseries and growers, after surveying hundreds of nurseries and growers across the UK. The survey provides a baseline from which to measure the horticultural industry’s progress towards being peat-free, and is designed to increase access to peat-free plants. Almost a third...
Garden insect diversity could improve five fold with the help of a new Yorkshire grown turf. ‘Species Rich Turf’ created by Lindum Turf in Thoranby, is a mixture of wildflowers and grasses, improving insect diversity five fold, and delivering increased plant diversity. “Increasing the diversity of plants in your lawn is the answer to increasing...
Yesterday at the Labour Party conference, Keir Starmer announced plans to build over one million affordable homes on ‘previously protected’ green belt land to address the housing crisis. Starmer’s ‘big build’ project would see the release of ‘low-quality’ green belt land, so that it can be developed into a ‘new generation’ of towns, branded the...
Three in four undescribed plants are already threatened with extinction, says Royal Botanical Gardens, Kew’s new State of the World’s Plants and Fungi 2023 report. In the report, published yesterday, Kew acknowledges the current landscape of plants and fungi around the world, and what needs to be done to protect them. The data, drawn from 200...
The National Trust is set to plant a new seven-hectare woodland on land at Lower Betton on the wider Attingham Estate, in a project the Trust cites as ‘the first steps towards delivering major improvements for nature by 2030’. The new woodland creation, supported by funding from the Environment Agency will add to the almost 1,000 ha Estate,...
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