Natural Surroundings for Enriched Play in Sweden
In the Swedish city of Örebro, the municipality is exploring innovative approaches to developing both new and existing park areas. Their vision centers on creating spaces with a diverse range of plant materials, fostering natural environments that are both rich and engaging for children's play. Below, you can gain insight into a few of these park projects.
Stichting EPS opens third round for innovative projects
Stichting European Plant Support (EPS) is once again inviting project proposals for financial support. Following two successful rounds—focused on stimulating international trade and supporting educational and sustainable initiatives—it is now time for a new opportunity to realise innovative ideas for the tree nursery industry. Entrepreneurs and organisations have until 1 March 2025 to submit their projects.
The Tree Festival is the most fun day of the year
Echten - With the push of a green button, Albert Verlinde (chairman of the National Tree Day Foundation), Inge Nieuwenhuizen (mayor of the municipality of De Wolden) and Sylvo Thijsen (director of Staatsbosbeheer) opened the 67th National Tree Day today at Staatsbosbeheer forestry Ruinen in Echten. During this green holiday, thousands of pupils across the Netherlands stepped out of the classroom and into the residential area or nature to plant trees.
Urban Interior Congress: ‘Let citizens and businesses invest in urban greenery’
The bill for a green living environment should not only fall on governments, but on everyone who benefits from it. So said Minouche Besters, partner at city maker STIPO. She was keynote speaker at the Urban Interior Congress in the Dutch citxy Arnhem and sees opportunities for green spaces to be co-financed and maintained by residents, entrepreneurs and developers.
Awarded novelties at Green is Life 2024
At the Polish floriculture trade fair Green is Life, awards were handed out for submitted novelties. The results included two Gold, one Silver and one Bronze award, as well as two honourable mentions. A total of 30 novelties were submitted for assessment.
Myplant & Garden Middle East The first Italian B2B green industry trade fair in Dubai
The leading Italian green industry trade fair Myplant & Garden has expanded and strengthened its international presence with the official presentation of Myplant & Garden Middle East, the first Italian B2B green industry trade fair in Dubai and the only event dedicated to the ornamental green industry in the Middle East. This trade fair will be held from 15-17 November 2025 at the Dubai Exhibition Centre, Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
Business Centre Treeport named Greenest Business Park in the Netherlands 2024
On Thursday 7 November, Business Centre Treeport (BCT) in Zundert was awarded the prestigious title Greenest Business Park in the Netherlands 2024. The announcement was made during the Day of Economic Affairs (Dag van Economische Zaken), organised by the Stichting CLOK. The event brought together professionals for inspiring knowledge sessions, networking discussions, and this special election.
Climate resilient nursery plants Made in Hungary
Due to the unique environmental conditions, historic traditions and high skills nursery plant production is the most prosperous segment of the ornamental sector in Hungary without a doubt.