latest news
Plant Protection Products: Book training early to avoid disruption
Due to the limited availability of training on PA1 and PA6 plant protection products, book early to secure your place.
Plant Health Week 2023: the importance of plant health
Protection of plant health has never been more important. Learn more about initiatives for the landscape industry.
Reminder: Oak processionary moth (OPM) legislation and webinar
Legislation is changing on 24 May 2023. Familiarise yourself with the newest rules.
Significant rainfall restores most water supplies
Rainfall has been restored in 30 catchments, reducing drought-likeliness.
Changes to oak processionary moth management zones
There are new changes coming into force this year that impact moving large oak trees within the Oak Processionary Moth management zones in the South East of England.
Forestry Industry Safety Accord shares safety alert
A safety alert was issued following an accident involving a chainsaw.
Animal and Plant Health Agency Science Blog
APHA release plant health blog post.
Arboricultural works permitted to use rebated fuel
Access to red diesel reinstated for arborists - but not the landscape industry.
VAT liability and exemptions for landscape work
Learn how a select group of landscape works are zero-rated, but not all.
Defra issue reminder regarding place of destination (PoD) requirements
A reminder to ensure designated PoD sites meet the criteria for effective inspections.