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Villiers says net zero emissions could help fund parks Defra secretary of state Theresa Villiers, speaking at the Conservative Party Conference, says the Government's commitment to net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 will lead to investment in green spaces.

Grounds Care Group buys Japanese Knotweed Management The Grounds Care Group (TGCG), has announced the acquisition of invasive weed specialists, Japanese Knotweed Management (JKM).

Benmore Botanic Garden's giant redwoods under threat The Redwood Avenue at Benmore Botanic Garden, on Scotland’s west coast, is in "desperate" need of innovative actions or risk being lost to the nation through climate change and disease.

UK requests further evidence after Italy designates oak processionary moth pest-free area The Italian National Plant Protection Organisation has notified the UK of the establishment of a pest-free area (PFA) for oak processionary moth (OPM), in the Pistoia nursery district and some parts of the municipality of Montemurlo in Tuscany.

Michael Walker leaves Trentham after 15 years Michael Walker has left Trentham Gardens to become a national gardens specialist.

Help make the Northern Forest happen, North of England leaders urge PM More than 120 northern England MPs and local authority leaders have written to the Prime Minister urging him to back the Northern Forest initiative with practical measures.

Green-tech green screens installed on housing estate for Kings Landscapes/Bovis Homes Green-tech has supplied 36 1.8m x 1.2m green screens to Kings Landscapes as part of their extensive landscape plans for a new housing estate in the historic town of Wellingborough in Northamptonshire.

Gavin Jones installs Macgregor Smith landscape design at Teesside retail park Grounds maintenance specialist Gavin Jones, part of Nurture Landscapes Group, is beginning the first phases of a project at Teesside Park, aiming to transform the shopping experience into a fun family day out.

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