Landscape Institute

The Landscape Institute is calling for a long-term, joined-up approach when implementing the Government implements its recently announced Nature Restoration Fund and other reforms. The Government has committed to reforming planning regulations to drive economic growth and fulfil its ambitious housing targets and infrastructure development. It intends to use the upcoming Planning and Infrastructure Bill to introduce legislative changes that it says will enable development in a more efficient and effective way. However, at the Landscape Institute, we are concerned that such planning reforms will come at the expense of landscape considerations. Housing and infrastructure must work with nature, climate and people for the long-term. Environmental measures cannot simply be sidelined or reallocated to more distant parts of the UK. That will not help us fulfil our legal Net Zero obligations, it will do little to remedy our depleted nature, it won’t tackle the growing issue of flooding in our own areas, and it will not support local measures to support public health and well-being. Development for economic growth must go in tandem with local environmental delivery to be truly successful. #infrastructure #landscapearchitecture #landscapedesign

Would you like to put your experience and expertise around climate adaptation and resilience to good use? The Landscape Institute is leading the Adaptation & Resilience workstream for the natural and built environment, one of the CIC’s climate action programmes. As part of our work, we have been running knowledge-sharing webinars on key topics in the space, disseminating case studies and resources from across different disciplines. As we begin to develop a programme of activity for 2025, we are looking for volunteers from the landscape sector and related professions to join our team. If you are interested, please get in touch at andrew.rylah@landscapeinstitute.org. We look forward to hearing from you. You can also learn more about the Adaptation & Resilience workstream at the link below.

There are a huge range of nature-based SuDS techniques that can be deployed to contribute positively to both the community and wildlife. In this 8-hour masterclass, Kevin Barton FLI and Judith Puckmayr will guide you through a range of solutions so you can approach your next SuDS challenge with confidence. Register now ➡️ https://buff.ly/4emSdoZ Thank you to our sponsor Bourne Amenity Ltd. #SuDS #susdrain susdrain

Humans have been utilising plants and landscapes for health benefits for as long as they've existed. In medieval times, gardens were important features of hospital sites across Europe, where they provided sensory places for restoration as well as the material for herbal remedies. They were also seen as spaces that could engender a spiritual sense of wellbeing and it was believed that nature, or God through nature, had provided a remedy for every ailment. In these early hospitals, God was considered to be the ‘supreme physician’. In the latest edition of Landscape, the quarterly journal of the Landscape Institute, Clare Hickman looks back at the changing role of the landscape around healthcare facilities through the centuries. 📖 https://buff.ly/3PTWmqQ #healthcarefacilities #landscapearchitecture #landscapedesign

Join Dr Henrik Sjöman and Arit Anderson CMLI for this engaging masterclass where they will explore tree selection for specific sites and the ecosystem services trees are expected to provide at each location. Register now: https://buff.ly/4jlDAWW #arboriculture #treeplanting #landscapearchitecture #landscapedesign Forestry England, Forestry Commission, Arboricultural Association

On-demand webinars and masterclasses anytime, anywhere! Learn from the best in the industry with a wide range of courses covering everything from BNG and SuDS, to AI and BIM. Gain practical skills, deepen your expertise, and stay ahead of the curve in landscape architecture. Are you ready to learn? https://buff.ly/4hyIuyc #landscapearchitecture #landscapedesign

Are you working towards your P2C assessment? Then join LI Academy to attain the knowledge and skills needed to pass with flying colours. 🚨 Earlybird ends February 9th 🚨 Follow the whole course or select individual sessions, you choose. Each day follows a different topic: - Organisation and Management - LI, Royal Charter, CPD Policy, Professional Judgement Ethics and Values - Contracts and Management - Assessment and Analysis, the Planning System, LVIAs/EIA - Dos and don'ts for the oral assessment and mock interviews Save your place now >> https://buff.ly/3DLNSzp #P2C #CMLI Thank you to our sponsors, Hardscape.

What are the best ways to identify plants on site. Join this webinar to learn the elements to consider when identifying plants such as the leaves, twigs, soil type, climate conditions, location and aspect. Find out more ➡️ https://buff.ly/3Bo0mfJ #planting #plantidentification Soil Association, Royal Horticultural Society

It's finally here! Join us tomorrow for a masterclass in planning and designing for transport infrastructure. Topics include: ✅ Street design for active travel ✅ Transport planning and spatial travel ✅ Multiple outcomes from infrastructure ✅ Placemaking and transport. Register now ➡️ https://buff.ly/4eEtvAE Thank you to our sponsors @Hardscape #ukinfrastructure #transportdesign Caitlin Rollison Jon Rowe Mark Graham Zac Tudor Katy Cardwell

Tree selection and maintenance is not as easy as digging a hole, chucking in a tree and pruning it when it gets too big. If only it were. However, with the right tutoring it can be made perfectly understandable. Join Dr Henrik Sjöman and Arit Anderson CMLI for this engaging masterclass where they will explore tree selection for specific sites and the ecosystem services trees are expected to provide at each location. Register now: https://buff.ly/4jlDAWW #arboriculture #treeplanting #landscapearchitecture #landscapedesign @Forestry England, @Forestry Commission, @Arboricultural Association