Landscape & A m en it y
December 2022
www.landscapeandamenity.com
Special Feature Play & Activity
Industry bodies come together to sign EDI charter Five industry bodies have come together to commit to better equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) outcomes in the landscape, horticulture, and arboriculture sectors. Representatives from the Association of Professional Landscapers (APL), British Association of Landscape Industries, the Landscape Institute (LI), the Society of Garden Designers (SGD), have signed a joint declaration to work towards a more diverse and inclusive industry through the sharing of work and good practice. Following on from
BALI’s December 2021 Access All Areas panel discussion, the charter commits signatories to: • Monitoring and benchmarking EDI across the industry • Educating and upskilling colleagues and members on EDI • Promoting the industry as an inclusive and accessible environment with opportunities for lifelong rewarding careers for all “As well a severe skills shortage in the natural environment sector, there’s a marked lack of diversity,” said LI Chief
Executive Sue Morgan. “To transform the world for the better, we must understand and represent the interests and experiences of all the communities we serve. “As landscape professionals, our members operate in and connect both the built and natural environments. Much like the memorandum of understanding and subsequent action plan we co-signed with five of our fellow built environment bodies earlier this year, this cross-sector approach is exactly the sort of initiative we need to see to change things for the better. I’m delighted that we’re continuing
Hard & Soft Landscaping to make such positive progress, and look forward to working with our colleagues across all sectors to embed equity, diversity, and inclusion in both workplaces and
communities – built and natural – that are welcoming to all.”
The latest product news and case studies Pages 8-10
The Landscape Institute Enquiry 1
Organisers claim visitor increase at SALTEX Pre-pandemic confidence returned to SALTEX as organisers claimed nearly 15 percent more visitors attended the 2022 show. Over 8,300 attendees from across the UK and over 50 countries streamed through the doors over the two-day event at Birimingham NEC, signaling a return to pre-pandemic levels. Geoff Webb, CEO of The Grounds Management Association (GMA), the event organisers says: “As a not-for-
profit, everything we earn gets ploughed back into the industry through investment in resources and initiatives that benefit the groundscare sector, so, with the 2022 show being such a hit, we look forward to beginning work on ensuring we build on this success and make the 2023 show even better for the sector.
from grassroots through to professional levels. The Level 3 Advanced Sports Turf Technician apprenticeship has been approved by the Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education (IfATE) and is now available for delivery.
Sponsored by the Department of Education, IfATE is an employer-led organisation that supports employer groups in the development of worldleading apprenticeships and technical education systems. During 2020, IfATE undertook a review of apprenticeship
standards within associated industries. The Advanced Golf Greenkeeper Apprenticeship had been approved for delivery in January 2020 but as a result of the review, the Greenkeeper Trailblazer and Sports Turf Trailblazer groups
A look ahead to January’s event Page 17-18
“We look forward to welcoming everyone back at SALTEX from 01-02 November 2023.” SALTEX Enquiry 2
Updated standard for greenkeeping apprentices The Greenkeepers Training Committee (GTC) has released information about a new qualifi cation that will provide golf greenkeepers and other sports turf apprentices with advanced knowledge as they work to produce exceptional playing surfaces
BTME Preview
were approached by IfATE to develop a Level 3 Standard and End-point Assessment Plan (EPA) that could sit across both disciplines.
Hedge & Verge Mowers Jane Carley puts the spotlight on the latest equipment
Greenkeepers Training Committee Enquiry 3
of our extensive machinery range are available at our facility or at your own site, call 01260 223273
King Feeders UK
SALTEX STAND H012
info@kingfeeders.co.uk READER ENQUIRY 4
Page 19-21