Trust selects Sainsbury's as lead Jubilee Wood sponsor
10 Feb 2012
Sainsbury's has been chosen by the Woodland Trust as lead corporate sponsor for its Jubilee Woods project to plant six-million trees to mark the royal celebration.
A green plaque acknowledging the work of famous gardeners and gardener designers could be the first of many.
Sainsbury's has been chosen by the Woodland Trust as lead corporate sponsor for its Jubilee Woods project to plant six-million trees to mark the royal celebration.
Yorkshire Sculpture Park saw a 40 per cent increase in visitors last year.
A 156-page book celebrating the diversity of Richmond Park through the seasons is being published in May with photographs taken by Alex Saberi over seven years. Richmond Park from ACC Editions costs £25.
GreenSpace is promoting its leaders conference on 2-3 May at in Leamington Spa. Pushing Parks Forward looks at new ways of working and how to ensure your voice is heard. For details, email carolinec@green-space.org.uk.
Scrub clearance this week at the National Trust's Box Hill in Surrey aims to allow more cycling fans to watch Olympic road races in July and enable rare wildlife such as man orchids to thrive. A survey found that more grassland would help species flourish.
Gavin Jones has retained its royal warrant enabling it to carry the distinctive coat of arms on its vans and letterheads.
Midland Heart wants grounds upkeep worth between £9,000 and £200,000 to include grass cutting and edging, weed removal and maintenance of hedges, shrubs and flower beds.
Politicians argued last week about which party is most fit to look after the parks and green spaces, biodiversity and wildlife in London.
Community schemes kick-off fund-raising campaign with school children planting potatoes at start of growing season.



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