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Green-tech expands with £2.3m HSBC backing The UK’s largest landscaping and gardening wholesale supplier is significantly scaling-up its business following £2.3 million funding from HSBC UK.

HS2 reveals updated designs for Midlands stations ahead of decision on Government review HS2 has revealed the updated designs for two new high speed rail stations in the West Midlands, which it claims will be “two of the most environmentally-friendly stations in the world.”

Blenheim Palace £9m project to save "finest view in England" A massive civil engineering project to help save the ‘finest view in England’ is set to get under way at Blenheim Palace later in 2020.

Knotweed is 'knocking £34.12bn off of UK property values' A survey by YouGov and Environet UK found around 5% of UK houses are directly, or indirectly affected by Japanese knotweed.

Works begins on restoration of Newby Hall rock garden Newby Hall in Yorkshire is set to get an extensive rock garden facelift, thanks to a restoration scheme being led by new head gardener Phil Cormie.

Historic Sevenoaks garden to open early due to warming climate Great Comp Garden in Sevenoaks has opened its doors early this year in a bid to allow more people to see its renowned collection of magnolia trees and seven acre garden.

Committee on Climate Change (CCC) issues first in-depth advice on UK agricultural policies The UK has committed to becoming a Net Zero economy by 2050, with increasing tree planting, restoration of peat bogs and stopping sale of peat high on the agenda.

National flowers and totem poles added to Britain’s first Korean-themed garden The Korea National Arboretum has donated a pair of totem poles to be used in Britain’s first Korean-themed garden at the Eden Project, Cornwall.

RHS unveils latest from Chelsea Flower Show and Bridgewater opening The Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) has announced that its fifth garden RHS Garden Bridgewater is opening to the public from 30 July 2020.

Lottery funding to restore Great Linford Manor Park in Buckinghamshire Work is set to begin on the restoration of Great Linford Manor Park in Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, thanks to lottery funding.

Continental backing to power expansion of RootWave's "weed-zapping" technology Electrical weeding specialist RootWave has secured €6.5m (£5.5m) investment to develop products and markets in the the crop-growing and amenity sectors.

Improved public realm to deter anti-social behaviour at Manchester’s Piccadilly Gardens Landscape architectural practice LDA Design has been appointed to produce concept designs for improvements to Piccadilly Gardens in Manchester.

City dwellers less likely to act sustainability, finds Exeter University report People who live in built up areas and spend less time around nature are less likely to take actions that benefit the environment, such as recycling, buying eco-friendly products, and environmental volunteering.

People’s Postcode Lottery awards funding for Royal Parks’ invertebrate protection initiative A project to protect and increase wildlife across 5,000 acres of London parkland has received a £750k boost, thanks to players of the People’s Postcode Lottery.

Agrovista Amenity launches at BTME Maxwell Amenity and Sherriff Amenity, the professional turf and landscape division of Agrovista, have joined forces.

Agrovista completes Maxwell Amenity takeover Farm services company Agrovista has completed the acquisition of sports turf, landscaping and horticulture business Maxwell Amenity.

Environmental challenges the focus of Westonbirt Arboretum Forestry England and the Friends of Westonbirt Arboretum have launched a 10-year vision for Westonbirt, The National Arboretum.

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