Recent news
Digital Practice & Technology for Landscape
The Landscape Institute (LI) is hosting a one-day conference dedicated to harnessing digital practice and technological innovation in the landscape industry and related disciplines.
Horticulture, Arboriculture, Landscaping & Garden Media Sector webinar on Equity, Diversity & Inclusion
The Landscape Institute are working with other sector associations on an Access All Areas EDI strategy and programme of work to become more equitable, diverse and inclusive in all that we do as a group for all. The charter was previously launched in January 2022.
LI statement on green skills shortage after government publishes new research
The government has recently published a research briefing on ‘Green skills for education and employment’, in which it defines green skills as “the knowledge, abilities, values and attitudes needed to live in, develop and support a society which reduces the impact of human activity on the environment”.
Lynn Kinnear 1960 – 2024
The landscape architect, Lynn Kinnear has died at the age of 64. As the founder and principal of Kinnear Landscape Architects (KLA) Lynn was one of the most important, influential and admired landscape architects of her generation.
LI celebrates International Women’s Day
To celebrate International Women’s Day, we asked a range of women in landscape, ‘'What inspired you to join the landscape profession, and what are your hopes for the future?'
Recent blog posts
Natural England launches new interactive website for England’s National Character Area (NCA) profiles
Natural England is excited to be launching a new interactive website for England’s National Character Areas (NCAs). This development makes environmental evidence far more accessible to a wide range of stakeholders, partners and local communities.
Branch Review 2024 – Have Your Say
A Branch network is so important to the Landscape profession, for various reasons - ranging from fostering collaboration, knowledge sharing, support and development. It is therefore essential that the operational framework is reviewed to ensure value and relevance, but at the same time managing the volunteer resource and expectations.
There and back again. Jurisdiction revisited
by Darren Hewitt, Director - Claims and Risk Management, MFL