Landscape Institute

Yesterday we had a successful Landscape Institute East Midlands AGM, together with a fantastic tour of the Upton SUDS scheme. There was a good turn out, with some interesting discussions on ways in which the Landscape Institute can strengthen its support of the branches. #landscapearchitecture

We're looking forward to seeing many great projects at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show in May this year. If you're an LI member that's exhibiting or involved in another way, then please let us know by contacting us at events@landscapeinstitute.org and tell us all about it. Find out more about the show ➡️ https://buff.ly/SvvmXys #garden #landscapedesign #horticulture #RHS

The first Branch AGM of the year took place yesterday with the Landscape Institute South East branch. In the last year the Branch undertook brilliant engagement and promotion of the LI and its members, alongside CPD activities and member support. There was great support for the upcoming 'Landscape led' campaign as well as enthusiasm for the planned activities in the year ahead. #landscapearchitecture #landscapedesign

With just a week to go until applications close for the Landscape Institute Awards, we'd like to draw your attention to just a few of the categories you could enter. First up is the award for Landscape and Parks Management. https://buff.ly/GIHxc8o This award celebrates excellence in the management of existing landscapes, including parks. This must be demonstrated through a written plan or strategy, or an evidence-based outcome. The management approach could be cross-cutting, seeking to improve outcomes across a range of ecosystem services, or it could be a targeted intervention on an individual aspect. The project should seek to maximise value for people place and nature. This award is open, but not limited to: • Local Authority Parks and Open Spaces • Trusts or other independent/joint venture bodies • Estates and heritage parks and gardens in private ownership • Government bodies and agencies • Community groups and residents associations Let's celebrate all your hard work and get it seen by peers and thought-leaders from across the sector. Enter your project today: https://buff.ly/GIHxc8o #LIAwards2025 #landscapearchitecture #parkmanagement #landscapemanagement

This is testament to the hard work of many organisations and individuals that support delivery of the Historic Environment's Skills Investment Plan's priorities and actions to help support the sector's sustainability and resilience. With thanks to Chartered Institute for Archaeologists, Built Environment Forum Scotland, The Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB), The Royal Incorporation of Architects in Scotland, RICS, Archives & Records Association (UK & Ireland), CILIPS, Icon - The Institute of Conservation Museums Galleries Scotland National Trust for Scotland Landscape Institute Lantra,Industrial Museums Scotland, National Museums Scotland CITB DYW Scotland Skills Development Scotland,and many others....

Only a week remains to enter the Landscape Institute Awards and showcase your work. Thank you to Pegasus Group for sponsoring the Excellence in Landscape Planning and Assessment category at this year's Awards. This award celebrates assessments, strategies or documents used in planning decisions, whether it be new, bespoke, or a high quality example of an existing approach. Examples of designs can be on LVIAs, green infrastructure strategies, landscape character assessments, supplementary planning documents, neighbourhood plans, transport strategies and more. 👉 Find out more about the award here: https://buff.ly/AKfz4mc It is open to individual chartered, fellow, or academic members of the Landscape Institute or an office, department, or section headed by a chartered member of the LI. It is also open to members of the British Association of Landscape Industries and the Society of Garden + Landscape Designers (SGLD). #LIAwards2025 #landscapedesign #landscapearchitecture

Marketa Hermova from Vectorworks, will guide you through the advantages of data management in Vectorworks and how its Data Manager allows you to define data mappings and create data sheets from one single dialogue. Access and manage your BIM model’s data output and learn how to collaborate with other project participants effectively. Streamline digital workflows and processes using pre-defined BIM Classification rule sets, allowing you to customise your existing workflows to effectively meet both your contractor's and client's requirements. 📅 13 May 2025 🕚 11:00 - 12:00 BST 📍 Online Register now ➡️ https://buff.ly/BviReW4 #landscapedesign #landscapearchitecture #bim

Fresh from a great break in Yorkshire, walking, sleeping and reading, I wanted to share a couple of reflections on how important nature-rich landscapes are. I was hesitant about reading 'Good Nature' by Kathy Willis as I thought I knew all about how powerful nature is for human health and wellbeing. But I was so wrong - the evidence is much stronger than I realised - for physical and mental health and educational outcomes. This is something I'll be working to really bring out in forthcoming Landscape Institute outputs on the importance of properly designed landscapes. The government are really missing a (low cost) trick if they fail to act on this evidence in building more housing and infrastructure. Hazel Benza Michael Bingham Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government I've also loved reading Alexandra Harris's The Rising Down about the impact of the Sussex landscape over the centuries on ordinary people and great artists (Blake, Constable, Ford Maddox Ford....). Landscapes are such a powerful part of our culture. South Downs National Park Authority Siôn McGeever Carolin Göhler Pics below of some of the delightfully different landscapes I visited: North York Moors National Park and Scampston Walled Garden, and these two great books. Robert Hughes

Just over a week left to enter the Landscape Institute Awards and showcase your work. Thank you to Hillier Nurseries Ltd for sponsoring the Excellence in Biodiversity, Conservation and Enhancement category at this year's Awards. This award celebrates projects with a focus on the enhancement or connectivity of habitats for biodiversity, helping to address the biodiversity crisis and promote the delivery of measurable biodiversity net gains. 👉 Find out more about the award here: https://buff.ly/j1Zo5X1 It is open to individual chartered, fellow, or academic members of the Landscape Institute or an office, department, or section headed by a chartered member of the LI. It is also open to members of the British Association of Landscape Industries and the Society of Garden + Landscape Designers (SGLD). #LIAwards2025 #landscapedesign

We have partnered with Garden Masterclass to deliver a special study day at Wakehurst, RBG Kew's outpost in the Sussex countryside. Focusing on the importance of selecting and using trees, the day will comprise of lectures and field walks. Henrik Sjöman and Arit Anderson will be speaking, who together have published a book entitled ‘The Essential Tree Selection Guide’ Carolin Göhler FLI will also be speaking at the beginning of this session. More details to follow. Register now ➡️ https://buff.ly/VrpfFM0 #landscapedesign #landscapearchitecture #arboriculture