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GREENSCAPE IN THIS ISSUE... Matt Downs Editorial Director mattdowns@media-now.co.uk 07963 330774 www.greenscapemag.co.uk There’s a real ‘buzz’ about this issue of Greenscape, as we take a closer look at the power of pollinators and the important role of green roofs in attracting biodiversity to urban areas. As we approach the January 2024 deadline for the implementation of government’s mandatory minimum 10% increase of biodiversity on many developments, Richard Tomlinson, a Chartered Landscape Architect and Associate Landscape Manager at The Environmental Partnership, provides a great overview of Biodiversity Net gain, explaining what it means for developers and the supply chain, and highlighting the key points around delivering and achieving BNG, on page 18. As Richard explains: “Establishing the premise that the proposed development can deliver an increase in biodiversity is one thing, but this will need to realised by skilled landscape operatives and contracts managers, who will be required to establish and maintain a wide variety of both broad and niche habitat types, whilst working closely with ecologists to monitor the success of the scheme over time.” This theme of attracting beneficial insects to the built environment is also central to Dr Tom Young’s latest Academic Corner column, where he focuses on entomology and the impact of green roofs on insect habitats. Dr Tom interviews entomologist Dr Konstantinos Tsiolis of Pollinating London Together, discussing the role of entomologists, his work enhancing green spaces in London, and what can be done to improve green roofs as habitats for insects across the UK on page 12. Front cover image courtesy of Dr Konstantinos Tsiolis. See page 12. GREENSCAPE www.greenscapemag.co.uk Advertising: Publishing Director: Andy Dunn DD: 01892 730 890 Mob: 07963 330777 Email: andydunn@media-now.co.uk Brought to you by the publishers of Total Contractor, the content of Greenscape magazine (and website) does not necessarily reflect the views of the editor or publishers and are the views of its contributors and advertisers. The digital edition may include hyperlinks to third-party content, advertising, or websites, provided for the sake of convenience and interest. The publishers accept no legal responsibility for loss arising from information in this publication and do not endorse any advertising or products available from external sources. No part of this publication may be reproduced or stored in a retrieval system without the written consent of the publishers. All rights reserved. Registered office: 1 Forstal Road, Aylesford, Kent, ME20 7AU Elsewhere in this issue, “Bees and their pollinator pals” are the area of focus for Julian Thurbin of Wallbarn. In his article on page 14, he discusses the role of green roofs in creating sustainable environments for pollinators as their habitats come under increasing pressure. So read on for all this and much more... CONTRIBUTORS TO THIS ISSUE... This magazine and its packaging can be recycled. Supported by: p 12 Academic Corner Dr Tom Young of The Environmental Partnership (TEP). p20 Biosolar benefits Luke Rootham and Michael Anaxagorou of Axter. p26 Smart roof spec Stuart Nicholson, Roof Systems Director at Marley. This issue Dr Tom focuses on entomology - the study of insects and their relationship to humans, the environment, and other organisms – and puts the questions to Dr Konstantinos Tsiolis of Pollinating London Together P 12 Luke and Michael explain why biosolar roofs fit the current push for increased sustainability and improving energy performance within the built environment so well, highlighting why green roofs and solar PV can work so well together P 20 With the Future Homes Standard looming large, Stuart explains why specifiers should be investing time and resources now to fully understand how renewable technology such as solar PV will be crucial in the new regulatory landscape P 26 www.greenscapemag.co.uk • GREENSCAPE WINTER <strong>2023</strong> 3
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