Cardiff University, on behalf of Botanic Gardens Conservation International, is carrying out research into the value, need and viability of setting up Islamic gardens in the UK. The results of their survey will be presented at the 4th Global Botanic Gardens Congress in Dublin in June 2010.
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In July 2009 CABE, in partnership with English Heritage and the Heritage Lottery funded, Historic and Botanic Garden Bursary Scheme, commissioned Pye-Tait Consulting to carry out research to identify the total size, scope and labour market status of the green space sector in England. This report presents the findings of that research.
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The course dates and venues for the HBGBS Master Classes on Nomenclature and Taxonomy have now been confirmed, and bookings are being taken.
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This is the Year 3 Evaluation Report prepared by Robert Bilbrough Associates. The report assesses the 10 bursaries processes. It then looks at the progress of these ambitious schemes and reviews lessons learned.There are a number of case studies including the HBGBS's own trainee Kate Evans at Chatsworth House.
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220 training places created thanks to Lottery boost for traditional heritage skills
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Launching on November 1st 2009 details of a new website on garden design, history, art and plants
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The Heritage Lottery Fund has announced it is to invest an additional £7.3m into heritage skills enabling the HBGBS to continue to run!
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CJS is a specialist service for the countryside sector. They publish information of interest to people working in countryside management and conservation.
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Want to fight back in the recession? Make sure you put skills at the top of your agenda.
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Sign up to receive 'The Bench' - the monthly newsletter from GreenSpace - and keep up to date with news from the parks and green space sector.
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Interested in gaining further skills? Apply for bursary funding to take part in training workshops, seminars or practical courses.
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The HBGBS enables enthusiastic horticulturalists to increase their skills through practical garden placements.
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