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Recent News
Horticulture Industry Unites to Urge VAT Removal on Sunscreen for Outdoor Workers
A coalition of leading horticulture and landscape industry organisations has today announced the submission of a joint letter to the UK Government, calling for the removal of VAT on SPF 30+ sunscreen. The letter follows a revealing survey by the Chartered Institute of...
Consultation on Improving the implementation of biodiversity net gain for brownfield development
DEFRA have opened a consultation on Improving the implementation of biodiversity net gain for minor, medium and brownfield development. This consultation includes options around extending exemptions, simplifying the small sites metric and increasing ease of access to...
Consultation on Biodiversity net gain for nationally significant infrastructure (England)
DEFRA have opened a consultation on Biodiversity net gain for nationally significant infrastructure projects in England. The government is proposing introducing BNG for nationally significant infrastructure projects from May 2026 to provide a clear framework for...
Boost for woodlands – research to tackle plant pests & diseases
On May 6th DEFRA announced British woodlands and trees will benefit from new research aimed at boosting protection against pests and diseases. 17 new research projects to improve tree health and resilience through the Centre for Forest Protection – a...
Upcoming Events
South West Branch Visit - Amelia Flower Farm, Devon
South West Branch Visit – Amelia Flower Farm, Devon Date – Friday 4th July...
South West Branch Meeting (Online)
The next South West Branch meeting will be take place online via Zoom on...