Developing Business In The Garden Industry
Exploring sustainable and ethical landscaping at summer APL Networking Seminar
Following the successful networking seminar at Classiflora in March, the Association of Professional Landscapers (APL) is pleased to announce its second seminar of 2012 which takes place at Greenline Plants, Solihull on 11 July.
With a focus on sustainable and ethical landscaping the seminar will provide an opportunity for landscapers to get together to share ideas and consider how best to minimise the impact of landscaping on the environment.
There will be a number of well-known speakers at the event, who will cover a wide range of topics throughout the day. Amongst the speakers will be Matthew Rolph from SCP Environmental Ltd, working together with Graf GbH, who will highlight the benefits of rainwater harvesting along with describing the installation processes of both underground and aboveground rainwater harvesting solutions. There will also be a presentation from Armando Raish from Treebox who will explain how landscapers can meet the urban greening challenge without breaking the bank along with describing the many benefits that green walls can provide. Andy Spetch from British Sugar will also highlight the ways in which their investment in leading technology in energy efficiency, gas and water treatment has enabled the company to continuously improve their use of raw materials and explore new and exciting product streams.
APL Director of Business Development Tim Briercliffe commented “The whole area of resource use and sustainability is critical for landscapers to address. This year’s drought has highlighted that more than ever and this seminar provides the perfect opportunity to review products and options to meet customer needs. On top of that it’s a great time for meeting others in the trade.”
During the seminar, Greenline Plants will also be offering a guided tour of their site as well as a delicious hog roast buffet for all delegates to enjoy after the event.
Places cost £15 + vat per person for APL members and £30 + vat per person for non-members. For further information and to book your place please visit www.the-hta.org.uk/calendar or email calendar@the-hta.org.uk
Diary date: 10 October - Autumn APL Networking event – Wyevale East Nurseries
Contacts
Gill Ormrod, Angela Bean or Cassie King
APL Media Office
Tel: 0118 930 3132
Email: media.office@the-hta.org.uk
The Association of Professional Landscapers represents landscapers who meet a required standard of professionalism. Members of the Association are registered with the government endorsed TrustMark Scheme. They are regularly inspected and agree to follow a customer charter with clients. The APL is part of the Horticultural Trades Association which is the trade Association for the UK gardening industry. It is dedicated to helping develop the industry and its member businesses, including most garden centres and other garden retailers, growers, landscapers, manufacturers and service providers. www.landscaper.org.uk
Last updated: 20/06/2012 16:26