Horticulture bodies look to long term on water strategy
25 May 2012 | by Matthew Appleby, Jonathan Tilley and Jez Abbott
Following granting of 28-day exemption in hosepipe-ban-hit regions industry lobbyists draft a revised code of practice.
Conference told that trees are 'key elements' in the new National Planning Policy Framework.
Following granting of 28-day exemption in hosepipe-ban-hit regions industry lobbyists draft a revised code of practice.
Competition was as intense as ever at this year's show.
STIHL has launched the inaugural British Championship of the STIHL Timbersports series.
The Arboricultural Association's annual Arb Show, now in its 14th year, will benefit from a new site, feature a varied workshop programme and offer a range of new product launches.
Barcham Trees will host their third 'Big Barn' conference on 20 June with Dr Ed Gilman as the main speaker. More than 400 delegates have booked to attend.
The biggest tree ever at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show will be on the Majestic Trees stand next week.
Arboriculturists at Wakehurst Place in West Sussex are working to preserve a rare Persea ichangensis.
STIHL has reported 10.8 per cent growth in 2011 with a record turnover of EUR2.6bn.
A project to restore the Faughan Valley landscape in Derry, Northern Ireland, is underway thanks to a £1.2m Heritage Lottery Fund grant.



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