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• National Trails: prepare for your visit

  24-06-2026 13:27 via gov.uk
  
  How to plan and prepare for your visit to a National Trail in England and Wales.
  
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• See Mansfield Sand’s Proven Sports Turf Solutions at GroundsFest

  11-08-2026 17:13 via landscapermagazine.com
  Visit Mansfield Sand on stand OSA260 at GroundsFest 2026, taking place on 16 and 17 September at Stoneleigh Park, Warwickshire, and discover a comprehensive range of premium sand-based solutions designed for the sports turf industry.With more than 180 years of expertise, Mansfield Sand has built a reputation as one of the UK’s leading suppliers of high-quality silica sand products. Its solutions are trusted by elite sports stadiums, championship golf courses, professional training faciliti
  
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• Corporate report: Natural England Action Plan 2026 to 2027

  11-08-2026 16:57 via gov.uk
  
  How Natural England will work to achieve nature's recovery in partnership with others.
  
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• Golfers Invited to Swing into Action for Greenfingers Charity

  11-08-2026 13:05 via landscapermagazine.com
  Golfers from across the horticultural industry are being invited to take part in the Horticultural Golf Society (HGS) Captain’s Day at Sandy Lane Golf Club on 27 August 2026, with proceeds helping Greenfingers Charity create and maintain magical gardens for children, their families and carers who spend time in hospices.Located in the stunning landscape of the Moor Park estate on the Hertfordshire/Middlesex borders, Sandy Lodge Golf Club offers a spectacular setting for this year’s Ca
  
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• Penny UK to Showcase Complete Irrigation Solutions at GroundsFest 2026

  11-08-2026 10:04 via landscapermagazine.com
  Visitors to the Landscape Zone at GroundsFest 2026 will have the opportunity to discover Penny UK’s comprehensive irrigation offering, with the company exhibiting on Stand L155.Well established within the fruit growing and horticultural sectors, Penny UK is now expanding its presence in the landscaping market, bringing its expertise and extensive product portfolio to landscape professionals, contractors and nursery operators.
  At GroundsFest, the team will be showcasing a wide range of irri
  
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• Selecting and managing Local Sites

  10-08-2026 13:34 via gov.uk
  
  How Local Sites partnerships should select, manage and deselect Local Sites.
  
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• Guidance: Local Sites and nature conservation

  10-08-2026 13:33 via gov.uk
  
  Find out about Local Wildlife Sites and Local Geological Sites, and how they are selected and protected.
  
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• Introducing Tom Arnold of Amenity Forum

  10-08-2026 13:00 via landscapermagazine.com
  Q&A: Tom Arnold
  The Amenity Forum is the non-profit making voluntary initiative and the independent body bringing together professional organisations with an involvement in the amenity horticulture sector. Over the coming weeks, we’ll be brining you more stories and insights from the Amenity Forum.This week, the spotlight is on Tom Arnold, Director of the Amenity Forum, Founder and CEO of TopGrass and Chair of the UK Lawn Care Association, speaks about his passion for the amenity indus
  
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• Win Big With Pellenc UK At GroundsFest 2026

  10-08-2026 09:59 via landscapermagazine.com
  Pellenc UK will be returning to GroundsFest 2026 with its complete portfolio of professional battery-powered equipment, alongside the chance to win some fantastic prizes.Visitors to Stand OSA150 can not only explore the latest innovations in sustainable grounds maintenance and landscaping but also take part in a scratch card competition, with three top prize winners each receiving a Pellenc battery, charger and tool package, plus hundreds of additional giveaways up for grabs throughout the show.
  
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• CV Show Draws Landscaper Interest

  09-08-2026 17:10 via landscapermagazine.com
  Growing numbers of landscapers are visiting one of the mainstays of road transport and logistics.The Commercial Vehicle Show is seen as the UK’s premier event for these sectors but the 2026 edition underlined why it is becoming increasingly relevant to landscape contractors, arb businesses and local authority groundcare teams.
  While heavy trucks and distribution fleets remain a core element of the event, the show floor reflected the changing needs of a much broader audience. For businesses
  
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• One In 10 Tradespeople Now Spend A Full Working Day A Week On Social Media, Study Reveals

  09-08-2026 10:47 via landscapermagazine.com
  New research from Markel Direct found that more than three-quarters (76%) of UK tradespeople and small business owners now spend time creating social media content every week, with one in 10 dedicating up to a full working day to managing their online presence.The study explores the growing pressure on trades businesses to become content creators alongside running jobs. More than half (55%) admit they feel pressure to maintain an active social media presence, with many juggling filming projects,
  
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• Kramp Returns To GroundsFest 2026

  08-08-2026 09:40 via landscapermagazine.com
  Kramp, one of the UK’s leading suppliers of spare parts, is returning to GroundsFest 2026, taking place at Stoneleigh Park, Warwickshire, on 16–17 September.Visitors can find the team on stand L80, where Kramp’s distinctive red container will showcase a selection of its best-selling products alongside the latest workshop solutions.
  Throughout the two-day event, Kramp’s knowledgeable team will be on hand to offer expert advice, answer product questions and discuss practica
  
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• Aspen Delivers Less Downtime And Lower Costs For Weedfree Landscapes

  07-08-2026 16:45 via landscapermagazine.com
  Landscaping and grounds maintenance companies know all too well that every machinery breakdown means lost time, delayed jobs and unnecessary cost.For Mansfield-based Weedfree Landscapes, those challenges became a thing of the past when the company switched to Aspen Fuel – a partnership borne from a conversation at SALTEX which has now entered its eighth year.
  Founded in 1992, Weedfree Landscapes has evolved from private garden and landscaping projects into a full-service ground’s mai
  
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• Etesia To Unveil Innovative New AH75F At GroundsFest 2026

  07-08-2026 12:22 via landscapermagazine.com
  Etesia UK is preparing for another exciting GroundsFest, with the launch of an all-new flail mower, a line-up of its most popular professional equipment, exclusive bargains on pre-loved machinery and plenty of opportunities for visitors to walk away with a prize.Visitors can find the Etesia team on Stand OSA150, where they will be able to see the latest innovations, speak with product specialists and discover why Etesia continues to be a trusted choice for grounds maintenance professionals.
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• Corporate report: Our People 2025 to 2030

  04-08-2026 16:55 via gov.uk
  
  Our People 2025 to 2030 shows how we are delivering on our commitments to current and prospective employees, stakeholders and volunteers.
  
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• Guidance: European protected species (EPS): complete a declaration for a mitigation licence application (A13 and A35)

  03-08-2026 11:30 via gov.uk
  
  Complete declaration forms as part of an application for a bat or hazel dormouse mitigation licence.
  
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• Fish-eating birds: licence to protect your fishery (A06 and A07)

  03-08-2026 11:30 via gov.uk
  
  Apply for a licence to kill or take fish-eating birds causing significant damage to a fishery, and report your actions.
  
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• Seaweed surveys discover species never seen before and new to science

  01-08-2026 10:51 via gov.uk
  
  Underwater surveys discover remarkable collection of rare and previously unknown seaweeds
  
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• Policy paper: Bovine TB: summary of supplementary badger control monitoring during 2025

  30-07-2026 15:00 via gov.uk
  
  Information and data on operations to control bovine tuberculosis in parts of England in 2025.
  
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• Policy paper: Bovine TB: summary of badger control monitoring during 2025

  30-07-2026 15:00 via gov.uk
  
  Information and data on operations to control bovine tuberculosis in parts of England in 2025.
  
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• Accredited official statistics: The People and Nature Surveys for England: Data and Publications from Adults’ Survey Year 6 (April 2025 - March 2026)

  30-07-2026 11:18 via gov.uk
  
  (Accredited Official Statistics) Data tables and annual report from The Adults’ People and Nature Survey covering the period 1 April 2025 – 31 March 2026.
  
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• Appointments made to the Board of Natural England

  29-07-2026 12:42 via gov.uk
  
  Kunle Barker and Tom Sleigh confirmed as new members
  
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• King Charles III England Coast Path reaches the Stour estuary

  29-07-2026 01:01 via gov.uk
  
  A 13-mile walking route along the Suffolk side of the Stour estuary has opened, connecting Cattawade to Shotley Gate.
  
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• New coastal trail unlocks stunning views across Furness peninsula

  23-07-2026 12:59 via gov.uk
  
  A 34-mile section of the King Charles III England Coast Path has opened across the Furness Peninsula in Cumbria.
  
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• New Natural England Chief Executive Appointed

  16-07-2026 17:14 via gov.uk
  
  Neil Hornby, Chief Executive of Cefas (Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science) will take up the role of Natural England Chief Executive in Autumn 2026.
  
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• Government secures the future of Dartmoor’s iconic ponies

  15-07-2026 21:24 via gov.uk
  
  New measures will protect Dartmoor ponies and support those who keep them on the moor.
  
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• TE8: Tree guard (small post and rail and wide weld mesh)

  10-07-2026 09:05 via gov.uk
  
  Find out about eligibility and requirements for the tree guard (post and wire) item.
  
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• TE7: Tree guard (large post and rail)

  10-07-2026 09:02 via gov.uk
  
  Find out about eligibility and requirements for the tree guard (large post and rail) item.
  
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• TE19: Tree guard (narrow weld mesh)

  10-07-2026 08:58 via gov.uk
  
  Find out about eligibility and requirements for the tree guard (narrow weld mesh) item.
  
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• Accredited official statistics: The People and Nature Surveys for England: Children’s Survey Data and Publications for 2026 (Waves 13 & 14)

  08-07-2026 11:52 via gov.uk
  
  Data tables and annual report for The Children’s People and Nature Survey for England 2026 (Waves 13 & 14).
  
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