Barnet Council is one step closer to beginning work on the £18.8million transformation of one of its largest parks after appointing a design team to lead the project. Ove Arup & Partners Ltd was chosen to head up the regeneration of West Hendon Playing Field after winning a prestigious design contest by the London Borough of Barnet in partnership with the Landscape Institute. Arup was chosen out of 19 initial entries by a team of highly qualified judges, reaching stage two of the contest with fellow finalists LDA Design and Southern Green. Final designs were entered in February before Arup ..read more

Barnet Council is one step closer to beginning work on the £18.8million transformation of one of its largest parks after appointing a design team to lead the project. Ove Arup & Partners Ltd was chosen to head up the regeneration of West Hendon Playing Field after winning a prestigious design contest by the London Borough of Barnet in partnership with the Landscape Institute. Arup was chosen out of 19 initial entries by a team of highly qualified judges, reaching stage two of the contest with fellow finalists LDA Design and Southern Green. Final designs were entered in February before Arup ..read more

During this time of unprecedented opportunity for the landscape sector, the Landscape Institute (LI) is saddened and disappointed to hear that due to financial pressures, one of its university accredited partners has had to make the difficult decision to withdraw from offering its postgraduate Landscape Architecture MA as well as the MLA conversion programme also in Landscape Architecture.  Writtle University College has been an LI accredited partner for a number of years and is supporting its current students on these programmes to complete their studies supported by the LI.  This decision co ..read more

Introduction The UK Government has published its plans for a new system of environmental assessment and is seeking powers through its Levelling Up and Regeneration Bill to implement the new domestic framework which will apply in England only. The proposed system, titled Environmental Outcomes Reports (EOR), looks set to replace the current EU-derived environmental assessment processes, Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) and Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA)) and . Important to landscape These proposals carry significant implications for the Landscape Institute, its Members and the la ..read more

The Scottish Government is seeking views on a draft route map of ambitions and actions in the move towards a net zero energy system in Scotland, presenting the vision for Scotland’s future de-carbonised energy system and the actions needed to deliver it. It sets out a far-reaching vision, coupled with detailed sectoral plans and the forthcoming Climate Change Plan, which will guide decision-making and policy support to 2030. The strategy outlines plans and policy positions for the transformation of energy generation, transportation and use, including a strong focus on maximising the benefits o ..read more

There are 17 categories this year for professionals and students. The LI welcomes a diverse range of submissions to exhibit the full spectrum of the landscape profession.  Professional categories:  Excellence in Biodiversity Conservation and Enhancement – sponsored by Ground Control  Excellence in Heritage & Culture  Excellence in Landscape Design – sponsored by Selux  Excellence in Landscape Planning and Assessment – sponsored by Pegasus Group  Excellence in Masterplanning and Urban Design – sponsored by Tobermore  Excellence in Place Regeneration – spon ..read more

Recent challenges have highlighted widening divisions and inequalities in society. The LI aspires for our members to be the leading voice in a greener recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic. But to be truly successful, that recovery – and our leadership – must be equitable, diverse, and inclusive. The LI understands that equity, diversity and inclusion are very important as we strive for excellence. Our members come from varied backgrounds, and we recognise that inclusion plays a vital role in the delivery of our objectives. It is essential that our members are respectful and open to ideas, per ..read more

The database offers a single resource for the landscape profession and all other professions who may use landscape character data now and in the future. It provides a starting point for the sector.  You can find the draft resource here, which includes links to all available landscape character information for the UK and Ireland. What does the database provide? The database includes information such as the scale of assessment, publishing authority, author, format of data and date of last update and is organised into the various Landscape Institute branch regions. The database captures publ ..read more

We have introduced additional measures this year to ensure that we continue to align with Charity Commission requirements, take into account feedback and reflect best practice, these include the introduction of declarations, campaigning guidelines, etc. Over the coming months, Landscape Institute (LI) members will have the opportunity to nominate and elect new trustees and council members to lead the landscape profession. Nominations for the Landscape Institute 2023 elections are now open. The LI calls for members to stand for election to our Advisory Council and Board of Trustees for the 20 ..read more

Major changes are on stream for the implementation of SuDs The Landscape Institute (LI) welcomes the changes on Sustainable Drainage Systems legislation on 10 January 2023, following a review by the Department for Environment, Food and Rural (DEFRA), the government has announced that Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS) will be made mandatory for new developments, with implementation from 2024. The government paper, The review for implementation of Schedule 3 to The Flood and Water Management Act 2010, identifies the proposed changes to legislation. Before the new year, the Landscape Institute ..read more