News
December 2007
Right Trees for a Changing Climate
06th Dec 2007Forest Research, in collaboration with the Greater London Authority, the Forestry Commission, Natural England, the Tree Council and the Royal Horticultural Society have developed a website and database to help professionals decide what trees are suitable to plant in London and other urban areas in face of a changing climate.
Quality and numbers of professional recruits in decline warns Construction Industry Council.
06th Dec 2007The Construction Industry Council(CIC)launched their Professional Services Survey at One Westminster Place. CIC Chief Executive Graham Watts introduced the event which was followed by presentations on the research findings and methodology; the event was attended by key industry stakeholders.
Landscape "Sacrificial lamb" in construction projects, says Landscape Institute
06th Dec 2007The Landscape Institute today (Dec 6) called for a greater role for the profession in response to the Government’s ‘Draft Strategy for Sustainable Construction.’
Landscape Institute Response to EU Climate Change Adaptation Green Paper
06th Dec 2007The Landscape Institute today (Dec 6) welcomed the European Union’s commitment to tackling climate change but warned that adaptation strategies needed to be afforded a higher priority to combat the crisis.
Head of Professional Development vacancy at the Landscape Institute
07th Dec 2007Head of Professional Development Central London c £35,000 plus generous benefits
Win a free place at this year's CABE urban design summer school
13th Dec 2007Great placemaking needs great design. The CABE urban design summer school will focus on how to create successful places and explore the latest in new thinking and practice.
Creating the Future - the Government's national award scheme for sustainable communities is now open for entries.
14th Dec 2007The awards ceremony will take place at the Roundhouse in London on 5th June.
DEFRA consultation
18th Dec 2007DEFRA is currently in consultation on the review of schedule 9 to the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 and a ban on the sale of certain non-native species.
Bury Mount and the Mill Stream Design Competition
19th Dec 2007South Northamptonshire District Council is seeking EoIs from practices in respect of providing detailed landscape design services for an area known as Bury Mount, a Scheduled Ancient Monument and the Mill Stream in Towcester, Northamptonshire.