Standardising rates of payment for land management is a grey area. And whilst the FC guidance lists for standard rates is a good guide to costs re forest operations it is just a guide and a very useful one at that. But the recognition of the constrai
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The hosepipe ban is know on, we are in a new trading environment as of today and the indications are that the ban will be all year even with a wet summer, so we have to adapt or go out of business. Planting plans do not have to be stopped projects ca
JUTA are European leaders in a range of markets. We have now been in business for over 60 years and the success of the business never fails to amaze, the success has been built around a high quality product and sterling reputation throughout the mark
As London gears up to host the 2012 Olympic Games, athletes from across the world will be busy preparing to display their skills on an international stage. It is not only sports men and women who have the chance to shine at the Olympics, though. Lond
Hi all,
I think this post may help ones that install or plan the use of astro turf ( synthetic turf/ fake turf).
In the last week, my business seems to be dead from orders. Not surprising Christmas coming , short day etc so got the time to do few thing

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