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Wednesday 18 May 2011
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Do new industry shows drive business? No say the HTA's David Gwyther
Gwyther says: "more shows are the last thing exhibitors want - new shows don't drive business"
http://www.landscapejuice.com/2011/05/do-new-industry-shows-drive-business-no-say-the-htas-david-gwyther.html

Bracken control with Asulox ban prevented
Asulam has escaped a ban by the EU
http://www.landscapejuice.com/2011/05/bracken-control-with-asulox-ban-prevented.html

Campaign to boost use of wood fuel in Scotland
The focus is on increasing awareness and understanding of the benefits of wood fuel as a source of heat
http://www.landscapejuice.com/2011/05/wood-fuel-scotland.html

HSE puts focus on website for accident reports
All other reportable work-related injuries and incidents will move to a predominantly online system
http://www.landscapejuice.com/2011/05/hse-puts-focus-on-website-for-accident-reports.html

Hindhead Tunnel gets ready for opening
7,000 people walk through the tunnel ahead of the July opening
http://www.landscapejuice.com/2011/05/a3-hindhead-tunnel-gets-ready-for-opening.html


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Creating Landscapes trade show 25-26 October 2011
The only event centric to the landscape and horticulture industry
www.creatinglandscapes.org.uk

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Have your say in the government parental leave consultation
Vince Cable, the business secretary, has opened a consultation on new rights to paternity leave
http://www.landscapejuice.com/2011/05/government-parental-leave-consultation.html

Network stops: Looking for business advice
Catch up with what has been happening on the Landscape Juice Network
http://www.landscapejuice.com/2011/05/business-advice.html

Let's get Britain trading, says the Forum
They are looking to get small and medium sized enterprises to lead the way
http://www.landscapejuice.com/2011/05/lets-get-britain-trading-says-the-forum.html

A man, and woman, for all seasons
Donny shares the running of his landscaping business A Man for All Seasons with his wife Melanie
http://www.landscapejuice.com/2011/05/a-man-for-all-seasons.html

Make Your Nature Count, asks RSPB
DO you know what animals and beasties you have got zipping around your garden?
http://www.landscapejuice.com/2011/05/make-your-nature-count-rspb.html



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