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Horticulture Week Awards
Shortlist announced for the inaugural Horticulture Week Business Awards 2018
Horticulture Week is delighted to announce the names of the outstanding businesses shortlisted for the Horticulture Week Business Awards 2018.
Latest Analysis
What makes the CAVAT method so useful in protecting urban trees?
Urban development pressure combined with local authorities' tight budgets can put public assets such as trees at risk. But the authors of a new report on CAVAT (Capital Asset Value for Amenity Trees) say the method is a valuable tool for safeguarding these.
How will the Northern Forest be delivered and who will gain?
Attendees at England's Community Forests annual conference in Birmingham last month (March) were buoyed up by the Government's 25-year environmental plan and in particular the Northern Forest, the delivery of which will be led by five community forests along with the Woodland Trust.
How can tree managers best select trees to withstand urban environments?
Tree officers, landscape architects and others who specify trees need to choose species and varieties that can withstand the challenges of an urban environment. Two experts in the field say their new digital guide will avoid common pitfalls.
Latest Arboriculture News
Jeremy Barrell On...
Tree consultant Jeremy Barrell reflects on the big issues in arboriculture.
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Non-Executive Board Member
AHDB AHDB Offices, Stoneleigh Park, Kenilworth near Coventry
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Tree Services Manager
Southwark Council Southwark, London (Greater)
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Senior Gardener
Oxford Direct Services Oxfordshire
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Gardener
The Property Management Company Ascot and surrounding areas
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Tree Officer
London Borough of Ealing Ealing, London (Greater)
Forthcoming events
Biopesticides Europe Conference 2018
- Amsterdam, The Netherlands
APSE Scotland Fleet, Waste and Grounds seminar 2018
- Hilton Coylumbridge, Aviemore
Fleuroselect Annual Convention 2018
- The Gates Hotel Diagonal Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
Kit & Machinery
Chainsaws - Improving performance
Battery chainsaws offer many advantages while innovative technology shelps the latest petrol models meet emissions standards, writes Sally Drury.
Chainsaws tested and reviewed: battery v petrol
How do the latest battery models shape up against new petrol chainsaws when tested at Bridgwater College? Sally Drury reports.
Battery tools on the up
The revolution in battery powered equipment continues apace with more manufacturers offering ever-improving machines, Sally Drury reports.
In depth
Business planning - Cash-flow management
Wider market volatility can have a big impact on cash flow but there are ways to avoid problems, Neville Stein explains.
Business planning: The labour challenge
With staffing becoming increasingly problematic, Neville Stein looks at the alternatives to finding good recruits.
Pest & Disease Management Factsheets
Pest & Disease Management - Caterpillars affecting ornamentals growers
Control strategies mainly focus on larval stages.
Notifiable pests & diseases
Import controls and nursery inspections are crucial tools for keeping stock healthy and enabling sales.
Pest & Disease Management - Honey fungus
With action difficult and labour intensive, accurate identification of this root disease is key to tackling infection.
Most read
Japanese knotweed can't be quickly eradicated by herbicides, argue consultants
Klondyke Strikes garden centre in Stokesley to start trading again next week after fire
Shortlist announced for the inaugural Horticulture Week Business Awards 2018
B&Q to grow urban stores and cut stock keeping units
Finalists for the Horticulture Week Custodian Awards 2018 revealed
Wyevale Garden Centres sees sales rise 42% year on year