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Biodiversity Net Gain: Opportunities for future planning

In discussion with James Podesta, Head of Development With climate change, environmental challenges, and biodiversity at the forefront of discussions in parliament, Monday 12th February marks the enactment of the new law, making biodiversity net gain (BNG) on development proposals[1] mandatory as part of Schedule 7A of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (as […]

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Glitz, glamour and golf at Yorkshire eco awards

The 29th Golf Environment Awards (GEAs), hosted by STRI Group, took place yesterday on Wednesday 24th January during the BIGGA Turf Management Exhibition week in Harrogate, North Yorkshire. The coveted awards ceremony was attended by UK and international golf clubs to celebrate and reward industry professionals who dedicate their time and energy to protecting and […]

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Hemiview; shedding light on stadium design

In discussion with Lee Collier, Technical Director At STRI Group, research and development into natural turf playing surfaces has helped progress and advance elite level pitches across the globe for almost 100 years. The Group takes pride in being at the forefront of technological advancement and innovation, developing best practice and understanding for natural turf […]

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Using your surplus land to drive up income

Posted by: James Podesta, Head of Development Golf courses, by their very nature, cover large areas of land. A typical 18-hole golf course can span 40-50 hectares and wherever they are located, they tend to encompass interesting features from land use, landscape, and biodiversity perspectives. Often misconstrued as lacking in terms of economic and environmental […]