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News 9th April 2008, Issue No.13

Eco-towns whip up a storm

Government plans are meet with scepticism

Also in the news...

BURA helps eco-towns to hit ground running

New forum will help eco-town developers share ideas

Flying the flag with pride

Green Flag Award scheme expands into Northern Ireland

Beaches blighted by bottles, bags and butts

Survey reveals huge increase in coastal litter and debris

British firms lead Olympic build

Stadium site is now clear and ready for construction

Government consults on draft Marine Bill

Scotland reiterates intention to rule its waves

Salmon's story told through sculpture

The Tyne Salmon Trail is well underway

The Thames Estuary: What lies beneath?

Capital's community gets on down and digging

Landscape Design Trust revamps website

New website offers users more resources than ever before

Historic parklands laid bare

MP unveils new Royal Parks maps

Diary Dates

19 November 2008
Environment, Well-Being & Healthy Lifestyle
Best Western Stoke-on-Trent Moat House

2 December 2008
The Reality Of Creating Sustainable Communities
Westminster, London

2 December 2008
Landscape and Ecosystem Services
Reading Town Hall

3 December 2008
Remaking Places
76 Portland Place, London

12 December 2008
Wilderness
University of Kent, Canterbury