The Merton parks forum (IMGSF) gave evidence to a scrutiny committee and produced a report which you can read here. The group are also working on a reporting mechanism which […]
by Helen Monger What is an historic designed landscape? According to HE – “The English are, and always have been, a nation of gardeners. The results of centuries of working […]
Litter, Waste and Recycling Beyond litter picking: what can your group do to reduce litter and rubbish and increase recycling? Dear parks friends! At the September 2018 meeting of the […]
There is a comprehensive guide to drawing up the management plan for a green space, at the webarchive: here This 48-page guide from CABE explains what the Green Flag awards […]
These examples, kindly provided by the friends, show that you need to think carefully about the wording of the questions you submit. The authority can decline to answer them if […]
researchers from the Department of Landscape will question every Local Authority in England to find out how the management and maintenance of parks and green space in cities has changed in the context of austerity.
A permanent page about litter in parks and recycling is now under the Managing Green Spaces section of the web site. If you have any suggestions other Friends Groups would […]
These are some notes on what is looked for, when evaluating a green space for a Green Flag award: “Any green space that is freely accessible to the public and […]
Tree Party Time (link to their website) Tea with a Tree is an event that the Woodland Trust use to raise money for their good work. The Woodland Trust planted […]
