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Landscape industry groups by membership numbers

I've been doing some research on landscape industry groups and their numbers.

You may be (not) surprised to see that LJN is way out in front in terms of numbers.

What's also interesrting is that more people open LJNs weekly newsletter than BALI, APL

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APL vice-chairman slams Marshalls Register installer scheme

The vice-chairman of the Association of Professional Landscapers has slammed the Marshalls Register, saying:

"We have been asked tine [sic] and time again to join Marshalls Register. I am completely aware of the benefits of being on the Marshalls Reg

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Question: Should we expect BALI, The APL, SGD et al to support Mowerthon ?

Should the UK landscaping associations forget politics, competition and their own individual aims and get behind an event that should transcend all associations?

It's fair to assume that Perennial do not vet anyone in need according to their 'associ

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The APL are vetting and moderating their LinkedIn page

This isn't a great move for members of the APL and their LinkedIn group. How do we know that democracy is truly at work when we have no idea if someone's view may be withheld?

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Pro Landscaper Network

Been lurking at the Pro Landscaper Network for the last few weeks which according to the info, "invites you to join the industry new Network, this network has been set up to facilitate communication, discussion and networking with the UK landscaping

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Quiet confidence for 2012

Despite the fact that the recession shows no signs of receding, the Landscaping industry is not only weathering the storm but looking towards 2012 with quiet confidence Carol Dutton reports

“This is a great year for BALI as it’s our 40th anniversary,

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Pro Landscaper magazine, APL and the meaning of life...

Just reading the initial launch issue of the new Pro Landscaper magazine and wondered if I had picked up an APL brochure by mistake..

Is this magazine the unofficial or official new mouthpiece for the APL ?

In the headline article, the current APL

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Landscaping is 'a tramps' trade says Mark Gregory

"Contractors need to become profitable and designers must work for a proper commercial fee instead of taking kickbacks from contractors or working for tea and biscuits as some do. It is undermining the profession,"

 

http://www.landscapejuice.com/201

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Exclusive interview with APL chairman Mark Gregory

I will be interviewing the new chairman of the Association of
Professional Landscapers, Mark Gregory on Thursday this coming week. I
will be asking Mark about his plans for the future but I'd like you to participate too.

Now is the chance for anyone

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Landscaping organisations.

I might be going out on a limb here but I had five people mention to me regarding LJN and LJ what appears in their eyes as an attack on APL and BALI in as many days. Whilst two of these were members of the said organisation the other three were not a

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Is Landscape Juice ready to start an association?

I have sensed a little restlessness of late..don't read me wrong, I view this as a good thing because it proves to me that members feel connected: it means we are maturing into a cohesive organisation and it probably means we are ready for change.

I

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BALI Workshops in 2010

The British Association of Landscape Industries has announced a series of workshops for 2010. For further information on any of the above workshops or if you would like to book a place, please contact Daljeet Billing at BALI on 024 7669 8653 or via e

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The APL and Trustmark

HiJust looking at theses trade associations and wondering if any LJ members have joined theses schemes and if so are they worth the money.I think APL alone is £350 plus a one off joining fee of £95! To join the trust mark scheme you must become a mem

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Voluntary customer charter

I have created the first draft customer charter that can be downloaded. I am sure it is not exhaustive but never the less, it gives us the basis to move this forward. Because it has been produced with you in mind, it is important that you are complet

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