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Our team has been busy bringing life and vibrancy to the entrance of the Bristol Royal Infirmary. This timelapse captures the transformation as we planted a carefully curated selection of drought-tolerant, pollinator-friendly blooms. 🌸🐝 A year in the making, this project is a testament to our commitment to creating healing environments for our community. 💚 #LandscapeArchitecture #Timelapse #HealingGardens #Pollinators #Bristol #CSER #LandscapeDesign

We've teamed up with the Forestry Commission to visualise the importance of forest resilience. 🌳 Our project 'Resilience' uses bespoke landscape models to illustrate the risks associated with poor tree species diversification. The visuals show how this can lead to vulnerable landscapes, susceptible to wind blow and disease. We've created striking visuals to demonstrate the positive impact of forest management. By transitioning to a diverse range of tree species, we can achieve a resilient landscape with increased biodiversity. 🌱 Our detailed 3D base model, created as part of this project, will pave the way for future landscape iterations and help inform sustainable forest management practices. #landscape #forestry #resilience #3Dmodelling #biodiversity

Read our latest piece by Steve Jackson-Matthews to help you understand the impact of recent changes to bat surveys 🦇 From the use of night vision aids to increasing emphasis on dusk surveys, both ecologists and developers will see benefits. Learn how these updates will impact ecological assessments and development projects. #batsurvey #ecology https://lnkd.in/dwBM-WM2

We're thrilled to announce that our restoration project at Stanmer Park, in collaboration with Brighton & Hove City Council and Plumpton College, has been shortlisted for the South Downs Design Awards. This recognition highlights our commitment to landscape-led design, conservation, and community engagement. 🗳 Public vote opens for People's Choice Award! The project is not only in the running for the Conversation category award but is also eligible for the "People's Choice" award. We encourage everyone to cast their vote for Stanmer Park and show their support for this extraordinary transformation. Voting closes on 6 September. Cast your vote 👉 https://ow.ly/VuSi50SzsA1 Stanmer Park, a 485-hectare Grade II Listed Park, is a beloved community space, a vital green lung on the edge of Brighton, and a gateway to the South Downs. Our project focused on restoring 20 hectares of the park's historic core, breathing new life into its landscape, buildings, and gardens. Key elements of the restoration include: ✔ Revitalised walled garden: Now a thriving hub with a café, farm shop, and educational facilities managed by Plumpton College as One Garden Brighton. ✔ Improved access: Restored Lower Lodges entrance, new car parks, and a recreated Green Drive offer better access for all visitors. ✔ Enhanced visitor experience: New trails, signage, and interpretation tell the park's rich history and ecology. Our landscape-led approach prioritised sustainability, preserving the park's 18th-century design intent, enhancing ecological value, and promoting biodiversity. We also worked closely with the local community throughout the project, ensuring their needs and aspirations were reflected in the design and execution. Vote for Stanmer Park 🙌🤞 We're immensely proud of the Stanmer Park restoration project and the positive impact it has had on the community and environment. We invite you to learn more about the project and cast your vote for the "People's Choice" award. Your support will help us continue our mission to create inspiring and sustainable landscapes for everyone to enjoy. Cast your vote 👉 https://ow.ly/VuSi50SzsA1 #StanmerPark #Landscape #LandscapeArchitecture #Restoration #Brighton #Biodiversity #Ecology #SouthDowns South Downs National Park Authority

Rebecca Knight has been appointed the new Chair for the National Grid Landscape Enhancement Initiative (LEI) Panel. The Panel includes representatives from Cadw, Historic England, Natural Resources Wales and Natural England and is independently chaired. In this role, Rebecca represents the Landscape Institute. The LEI is a grant scheme, available to eligible National Landscapes (formerly Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty) and National Parks in England and Wales, for landscape enhancement and visual improvement projects in areas affected by existing transmission lines. Examples of funded projects ➡ https://ow.ly/6ncJ50SyyMe Rebecca will also represent the LEI Panel on the Visual Impact Provision Stakeholder Advisory Group. This group, chaired by leading environmentalist Chris Baines, comprises senior representatives from organisations dedicated to conserving and enhancing the landscape throughout England and Wales and guides key decisions on National Grid’s Visual Impact Provision project. #LandscapeEnhancementInitiative #NationalGrid #VisualImpactProvision #LandscapeConservation #EnvironmentalProtection #Sustainability

The Albert Memorial in Saltburn Valley Gardens has been highly commended in the Regeneration and Retrofit category at the Construction Excellence Yorkshire and Humber (CEYH) Awards 2024. 🎉 Beaumont-Brown Architects and Pinnacle Conservation Ltd spearheaded the #restoration and #conservation efforts, in collaboration with Redcar & Cleveland Borough Council, Saltburn Valleys CIO, and Mason Clark. The project, supported by the Tees Valley Combined Authority, safeguards the future of this Grade II listed structure. 🏛️ Originally constructed in 1856, the building initially served as the entrance portico to the first Barnard Castle railway station. It was relocated to its current site when the station closed in 1867, and christened the Albert Memorial in commemoration of Queen Victoria’s beloved husband who died that same year. It now stands as a prominent feature of Saltburn Valley Gardens. The memorial's relocation was overseen by railway magnate Henry Pease, who ordered its dismantling and reassembly as a centrepiece of his newly developed pleasure gardens. Previously on the Heritage at Risk Register, this grade II listed structure has undergone extensive restoration, made possible by funding from the Tees Valley Combined Authority. While LUC's involvement in the Albert Memorial's restoration was indirect, through our contribution to the Saltburn Valley Gardens NHLF bid, we were delighted to attend the awards ceremony in Leeds last week to celebrate the achievement of the project team. A huge well done to everyone involved. 👏 The memorial now stands fully restored, offering fabulous views of the valley and coastline beyond, a testament to collaborative efforts in #heritagepreservation and #communitystewardship. Photos of the Albert Memorial courtesy of Graham Brown. #CEYHAwards2024

We were proud to sponsor and participate in the recent National Landscapes Annual Conference 2024 'Changing Landscapes: Changing Minds'! It was an incredible experience connecting with National Landscape representatives and sharing insights on the new Protected Landscapes Targets and Outcomes Framework at our well-attended fringe session.    A big thank you to everyone who joined us for thought-provoking discussions on how we can work together to protect and enhance our cherished National Landscapes. We are excited to continue collaborating with Natural England and key stakeholders throughout summer and into autumn.   #NationalLandscapes #LandscapeProtection #EnvironmentalConsultancy #ProtectedLandscapes #LandscapePlanning National Landscapes Association Kate Ahern Maria Grant Rebecca Greatrix Katrina Davies Edward White

Diana Manson and Heather Simeonov, two of our leading experts, will be speaking at the Landscape Institute's Digital Practice & Technology for Landscape conference tomorrow in London. 🌃 They will share their insights on Dark Skies mapping and the importance of considering night/dusk visuals in assessment work. 👩💻 The conference, themed "Connecting people, place, and nature through technology," will explore how digital advances are transforming the landscape sector and driving innovative solutions to environmental and social challenges. Key themes: ◾ Collaboration and communication: How digital tools are revolutionising the way landscape professionals collaborate and communicate. ◾ Delivery and management: How information management and data efficiency are shaping business operations and project delivery. ◾ Solutions and outcomes: How digital technology can inform environmental decision-making and support nature-based solutions. Diana and Heather's talks align perfectly with these themes, highlighting the importance of balancing light and dark in our landscapes, both for ecological reasons and human well-being. Their presentation will offer valuable insights into how we can use technology to better assess and mitigate light pollution. 💡 Why attend the conference? ◾ Discover the latest advances in products and services. ◾ Learn from industry thought leaders. ◾ Gain hands-on experience with practical demos. ◾ Participate in discussions on technology best practices. ◾ Network with peers and industry leaders. This conference promises to be a valuable opportunity to learn, network, and gain new perspectives on the role of technology in the landscape sector. Don't miss the chance to hear Diana and Heather's presentation on Dark Skies mapping & Night/Dusk visuals in Assessment work 🔗 For more information and to register, visit the conference website: https://lnkd.in/e7CVqgDK #Tech4Landscape #DarkSkies #Visualisation #LandscapePlanning

LUC is delighted to see yesterday’s swift removal by the government of the planning restrictions on onshore wind and their commitment to doubling onshore wind energy by 2030. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/eCbBxqJy   Onshore wind in England will again and rightfully be treated the same way as other infrastructure projects.   Since the 2015 ban, LUC has continued to support our clients on wind energy projects in Scotland and Wales and we are more than ready to again help both old and new clients bring forward sensitively designed wind farms. See LUC's wind farm involvement: https://lnkd.in/eWAc44ih   In recent months, as a result of our clients anticipating a change of government and ensuing change of policy, we have been carrying out onshore wind site finding and site feasibility, bringing together expertise from LUC’s Environmental Impact Assessment, project management, landscape and visual, historic environment, ecology, ornithology, arboriculture and transport teams and trusted sub-consultants.      We are also very pleased to see the commitment to publish an update to the Community Benefits Protocol for Onshore Wind in England, which we see as bringing a wide benefit to host communities. #WindFarm #WindEnergy #Renewables #EIA #OnshoreWind

We're pleased to have contributed to the transformation of Thamesmead's landscape! Peabody's newly published article, "A Greener Thamesmead: The Story So Far", highlights our involvement in several key projects, including: ◾ Southmere Estate regeneration ◾ Byron Close streetscape improvements ◾ Broadwater Green play space ◾ Gallions Park play space This inspiring publication showcases the collaborative efforts that have made Thamesmead a greener, healthier, and more vibrant community. We're thrilled to have played a part in this ongoing journey. Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/ehts33eF #landscapearchitecture #regeneration #thamesmead #community #sustainability