We are delighted to announce that Tom Angel Studio has joined the Scottish Ecological Design Association (SEDA), marking an important step in our commitment to sustainable and environmentally conscious design practices.

The shift toward integrated pest management (IPM) in public landscapes is about far more than getting contractors to work differently, or banning glyphosate and expecting things to carry on as normal. Any suggestion to this effect is simplistic, and if we want to move away from using chemical weedkillers, the subject needs to be addressed as the nuanced and complex topic that it is.

Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) represents a transformative approach to development that aims to leave the natural environment in a measurably better state than before projects were commenced. This innovative concept has become a legal requirement for new developments in Englasnd & Wales, and is heavily informing planning requirements in Scotland.

Tom was invited to speak at this year’s Scotland AGM of the British Association of Landscape Industries. The well-recieved presentation was based on Tom’s MHort (RHS) research, and stemming from many years experience working as a landscape maintenance contractor.

Published in the Lansdcape Instutute journal (spring 2024):
Anecdotal observations of poor landscape maintenance are commonplace, and indeed the deterioration over time of our beloved parks and communal landscapes has been well-researched*. This situation has come about despite the fact that the myriad benefits of green infrastructure have also been well-researched and proven*. This uncomfortable disparity…

Japanese Knotweed (Fallopia japonica) is a notorious invasive plant species that poses significant threats to the environment, property, and local ecosystems in the UK. Originating from East Asia, this resilient and aggressive plant was first introduced to the UK in the mid-19th century for ornamental purposes and erosion control.