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Chief Plant Health Officer urges increased Asian hornet vigilance
Stakeholders urged to remain on high alert following record sightings in 2023.
Rainwater harvesting systems adopted in new developments
Rainwater harvesting systems adopted in new developments gives hope for water conservation.
Blackthorn injuries: beware of the risks
Minor injury or hospital visit?
Risk assessment and method statement webinar and templates
Free risk assessment resources available to members.
Contract templates available to members
Benefit from member resources available for free from the Association's website.
Eight-toothed spruce bark beetle
Stakeholders asked to remain vigilant as temperature rises and pests likely to begin mating.
Worker suffers burns after striking electricity cable
The risk of striking underground services is high - even in domestic rear gardens.
BTOM: new border measure raise concern
BTOM overhaul from 30 April alters import controls to BCPs; commercial sites face restrictions, posing challenges for the horticulture industry.
Earth Day: irrigation and water solutions
Stay ahead of climate challenges: innovate your landscape techniques with irrigation and water source facilities solutions.
Ten minute rule bill: prohibiting uses of peat
The Government faces a new wave of pressure as MP Theresa Villiers uses a ten-minute rule bill to call for a ban on the horticultural uses of peat by the end of 2024.