News
February 2008
Landscape Institute joins other professions in offering Prime Minister support in tackling climate change
01st Feb 2008The Landscape Institute today welcomed a collaborative letter signed by the leaders of the built environment professions including LI President Nigel Thorne, sent to the Prime Minister, urging a “detailed, equitable and binding agreement” to avert the worse consequences of climate change.
Free 3D and 2D plant graphics for landscape design
08th Feb 2008Enviro Graphic and Ozbreed Ltd are pleased to announce a new online resource for UK landscape architects and designers.
The International Journal of Neighbourhood Renewal - Call for papers
11th Feb 2008The International Journal for Neighbourhood Renewal is a recently established journal aimed at supporting the development of high quality research and analysis in the field of neighbourhood renewal.
Torsanlorenzo International Prize
18th Feb 2008The Torsanlorenzo International Prize is designed to highlight completed landscape projects and to promote the quality of forest and urban green spaces.
Landscape Institute Shared Values
21st Feb 2008Last July, members of Council took part in a workshop exploring the Institutes's shared values, with facilitator Jane Goldsmith.
New guidance published to increase and improve London’s open and green spaces
21st Feb 2008The Mayor of London has published two reports to support the delivery of London Plan policies that are designed to protect, improve and create open spaces throughout London.
Winckley Square to make a splash in Landscape Institute competition
22nd Feb 2008
An amazing new fountain, which doubles up as a stage when dry, is proposed to be the centrepiece of a redeveloped city square in Preston. The imaginative and eye-catching design at Winckley Square also includes granite walkways, fibre optic lights as well as the creative use of sculpture and metal art work.
Sir Geoffrey Jellicoe Gold Medal Award
22nd Feb 2008IFLA 46th World Congress in Brazil, in 2009, will be the venue for the second IFLA Sir Geoffrey Jellicoe Gold Medal award-giving.
Urban Trees Survey
22nd Feb 2008The largest ever survey of urban trees in England has been published.
Director General Vacancy at the Landscape Institute
22nd Feb 2008Director General Central London £58,000 - £64,000
Landscape Institute Climate Change Conferences
29th Feb 2008
Following on from the success of our annual conference last November, the Landscape Institute will be holding two further conferences on the theme of climate change.