The government has now launched the initial call for evidence for the Net Zero Review. The review will scrutinise the government’s approach to delivering its net zero target to ensure that it is pro-business and pro-growth. It comes a year after the publication of the...
I have just returned from our conference in Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh. Being able to meet face to face gave delegates the opportunity to network, meet friends and have meaningful debate after each presentation. The Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh provided a...
The CIH Northern Branch Commendation for 2022 has been awarded to Sue Wood MCIHort, Horticultural Development Officer for Harrogate Borough Council. The Commendation was presented in recognition of Sue’s outstanding contribution to amenity and community Horticulture...
The Chartered Institute of Horticulture joins with people around the globe in mourning the loss of Her Majesty The Queen. We are honoured that she granted us Chartership in 2014. Throughout her life she demonstrated a love of open spaces, the countryside and...
The Government published its Review of Automation in Horticulture at the end of July. You can read a press release about the review here. The review includes, amongst other points, that Defra should consider pursuing a long-term Seasonal Workers Scheme.
This Autumn, the Forestry Commission will be launching a new Seed Sourcing Grant (SSG) to support the sector in increasing the quantity, quality and diversity of Seed Stands and Seed Orchards in England. Seed Stands are defined groups of trees in the...
