Education (13)

CEBE - The Centre for Education in the Built Environment

--NEW URL-- http://www.cebe.heacademy.ac.uk/




CEBE is one of 24 Subject Centres which comprise part of the Higher Education Academy. According to its site, "the primary purpose of CEBE is to provide discipline based support for learning and teaching in the built environment subject communities of Architecture, Landscape, Urban Planning, Housing and Transport, Construction and Real Estate". Recently redesigned, CEBE's website is up-to-date and attractive, featuring news and events, subject and issue based materials for enhancing learning and teaching, projects and initiatives, and a useful publications section. Elsewhere, and excellent 'resources finder' provides a searchable directory of Internet sites for built environment academics, provided in association with the Resource Discovery Network. Awarded a Sapling Commendation. [GAS, 5 Nov 2005].



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Landscape & Garden Conservation - Architectural Association School of Architecture

http://www.aaschool.ac.uk/clg/



This site is devoted to the MA and graduate courses in the conservation of landscapes and gardens offered by the AA in London. Sections cover teaching, projects, events, staff, and details of how to apply. A page of useful related links is also provided. The site is well-designed and comprehensive, with attractive and good quality images throughout. [GAS, 5 Aug 2006].



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Landscape at the University of Sheffield

http://www.shef.ac.uk/landscape/



This site sports a very attractive and modern design, and is easy to get around. It includes an introduction to the landscape profession; information about courses, research and staff; a news and events page (though not functioning at the time of Sapling's visit); and an excellent gallery featuring examples of student work. The 'information for students' section also includes a worthwhile page of landscape-related links. [GAS, 4 Oct 2005].



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Landscape Design Courses

http://www.landscape-design-courses.com/



Landscape Design Courses is a UK-based information site regarding landscape design, and how to become a landscape designer. Neatly designed, the site provides what it calls "a checklist of crucial features that will help you distinguish the best design courses from the rest", together with an external link to a list of "landscape and garden design courses that have our full recommendation". It's a useful idea - but as with any site providing this kind of information, its advice would be more credible if we knew who was behind it. [GAS, 10 Sep 2005].



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Leeds School of Architecture, Landscape and Design

http://www.leedsmet.ac.uk/as/ald/



Based at Leeds Metropolitan University, the Leeds School of Architecture, Landscape and Design has over 900 students studying full and part time with an academic and support staff of nearly 50. Originating as part of the Government School of Design in the 1850s, the School describes itself as "proud of this long tradition of creative endeavour"; today, it "builds on traditional practice and embraces new media and technologies". The site provides a basic introduction to the School, with some interesting news stories, and profiles of former students. Much of the useful content is hosted elsewhere, however, with links to dedicated sites for each of the School's subject areas (including Architecture, Interior Design, Landscape Architecture, Urban Design, Garden Art and Design, Environmental Design, Design, and Design Culture), while the School's research is also covered on a separate site. [GAS, 1 Jan 2006].



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Manchester Metropolitan University Landscape Architecture

http://www.landscape.mmu.ac.uk/



The Landscape Architecture programme at MMU seeks to offer students "an unrivalled opportunity to experience the teaching of landscape architecture within an art and design faculty, with its emphasis on creativity and transferable design skills". The site is neatly organised and attractively illustrated, with information about courses, research and the department's resources; staff profiles; reasonably up-to-date news and events; and examples of students' work. [GAS, 5 Aug 2006].



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RMIT - Architecture and Design

--NEW URL-- http://www.rmit.edu.au/ad/



Part of the 'Design and Social Context' Portfolio at RMIT University (in Melbourne, Australia), the School of Architecture and Design is "committed to delivering leading-edge programmes within the disciplines of Architecture, Industrial Design, Interior Design and Landscape Architecture". As well as information about the various courses offered, the site includes news (with an up-to-date events listing) and comprehensive details of staff, research and publications. [GAS, 18 Sep 2005].



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UCE Birmingham Institute of Art & Design (BIAD)

http://www.biad.uce.ac.uk/



Describing itself as "one of the foremost centres for art, design and media education", BIAD offers a wide portfolio of courses including architecture, landscape architecture, interior design and fine art. With a refreshingly modern design that avoids the dull university prospectus look, the BIAD site provides full coverage of the Institute's courses and research, via a series of subsites. [GAS, 2 Mar 2006].



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University of Gloucestershire - Department of Natural and Social Sciences

--NEW URL-- http://www.glos.ac.uk/faculties/ehs/sciences/



Formed by the merger of the Schools of Environment and Social Sciences, the University of Gloucestershire Department of Natural and Social Sciences "delivers a diverse range of study programmes in the areas of biology, community development, environmental science, geography, heritage management, landscape and garden design, psychology and sociology". Integrated visually and physically within the overall University site, the Department's pages do look and read rather like a prospectus, with the comprehensive staff profiles and up-to-date news section adding a much-needed richness. However, for a university department, the absence of a research section is unusual. [GAS, 10 May 2006].



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University of Manchester - Planning and Landscape

http://www.sed.manchester.ac.uk/planning/



Part of the new School of Environment and Development (SED) following the merger of the University of Manchester and UMIST in October 2004, Manchester's Planning and Landscape division describes itself as "an interdisciplinary and internationally-oriented, with a 50 year record of academic leadership in planning education". As well as information about undergraduate and postgraduate study opportunities, the site features up-to-date news, coverage of research (with links to research centres), and details of staff and facilities. [GAS, 13 Mar 2006].



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University of Newcastle upon Tyne - School of Architecture, Planning and Landscape (APL)

http://www.apl.ncl.ac.uk/



The Newcastle School of Architecture, Planning and Landscape (APL) brings together the previous Departments of Architecture and Town and Country Planning, and seeks "to build on its teaching and research excellence in developing an innovative, multidisciplinary approach to researching and teaching all aspects of architecture, planning, urban design, digital architecture, urban conservation and landscape architecture". Recently redesigned with a much warmer interface than previously, the site features up-to-date news from the School, together with information about courses, research and staff. [GAS, 7 Jul 2006].



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University of Texas at Austin - School of Architecture

http://wnt.utexas.edu/architecture/



This redesigned site offers information on academic programmes at the UT-Austin School of Architecture - as well as architecture, these include historic preservation, sustainable design, architectural history, urban design, community and regional planning, interior design and landscape architecture. Other sections provide information about staff, events, resources, and a useful research and publications section, featuring the online journal Planning Forum. The design of the site is reasonably attractive, though many of the deeper pages are inconsistent in their format; furthermore, the frequent use of images as internal links (with no text alternatives) is poor in terms of accessibility. [GAS, 13 Mar 2006].



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University of Toronto: Faculty of Architecture, Landscape, and Design

http://www.ald.utoronto.ca/



According to the site's welcome page, the Faculty of Architecture, Landscape & Design "offers rigorous programmes of study for the emerging architect, landscape architect or urban designer". The site has been completely redesigned using Flash, and looks, well, very flash... however, beneath the gloss there is a lot of good content here. The site is clearly organised, and has all the information you would expect about admissions, courses, programmes, events, together with a resources section and an impressive gallery of student work. The Flash - though attractively used - can slow things down though, and on a slower connection the constant 'loading' messages do begin to annoy. As always, an HTML alternative would be a worthwhile addition. [GAS, 24 Aug 2006].



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Organisations (23)

Alliance for Historic Landscape Preservation

http://www.ahlp.org/



The US-based Alliance for Historic Landscape Preservation is an inter-disciplinary professional organisation which provides a forum for communication and exchange of information among its members. It is dedicated to the preservation and conservation of historic landscapes in all their variety, from formal gardens and public parks to rural expanses. Sections cover information about the AHLP, membership, annual meetings and special projects. There is also a reasonably up-to-date news and events listing, and a useful page of landscape-related links. [GAS, 8 Jul 2006].



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American Society of Landscape Architects

http://www.asla.org/




The American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA) is a national professional society that represents the landscape architecture profession in the United States. The site is aimed both at professionals and the public, with sections covering information about ASLA, membership, products and services, news and publications, meetings and events, career resources, and government affairs. Key features include JobLink, described as "the premier online job listing service for the field of landscape architecture", and FirmFinder, a facility where the public can find details of ASLA-registered landscape architects. All together, this is a site which is attractive, well organised, and comprehensive in its coverage of landscape-related information. Awarded a Sapling Commendation. [GAS, 6 Nov 2005].



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Association for Preservation Technology International (APT)

http://www.apti.org/



According to the site, "the Association for Preservation Technology International (APT) is the premier cross-disciplinary organisation dedicated to promoting the best technology for conserving historic structures and their settings. US-based but with members in more than thirty countries, APT connects a network of architects, conservators, tradespeople, consultants, planners, curators, landscape architects, engineers, developers, educators, engineers, historians, apprentices and students". The site contains the information you would expect, including up-to-date details of publications, conferences, membership and local Chapters (branches), plus a useful 'Resources' section with reports, archives and a page of (mainly US and Canada-related) preservation links. Meanwhile, the appearance and legibility of the site is vastly improved following a recent redesign. [GAS, 24 Aug 2006].



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Association of Gardens Trusts

http://www.gardenstrusts.org.uk/



The Association of Gardens Trusts is a UK national organisation representing the growing number of County Gardens Trusts that are actively engaged in conserving, researching, documenting and caring for the country's heritage of parks, gardens and designed landscapes. The site is a comprehensive resource, with sections covering (among other things) community activities, education, useful publications, and details of County Gardens Trusts. There is also an up-to-date events listing, and a helpful section of links to related organisations. However, a more consistent interface would improve the site's navigation and legibility - at the moment almost every page uses a different format. [GAS, 7 Nov 2006].



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The Countryside Agency

http://www.countryside.gov.uk/



The Countryside Agency (formed in 1999 from the merger of the Countryside Commission and Rural Development Commission) works to achieve the best for the English countryside through conservation, research, and influencing central and local government. Features of the Agency's site include an up-to-date 'press centre'; coverage of its work and projects, including the Landscape Access and Recreation and Commission for Rural Communities divisions; and details of publications. Recently redesigned, the site is quite attractive; however, the revised menu layout lacks the clarity of the old (Sapling Commendation-winning) site, its confusing format and choice of headings making it quite hard to locate specific information. [GAS, 7 Nov 2005].



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CPRE - Campaign to Protect Rural England

http://www.cpre.org.uk/



Formerly known as the Council for the Protection of Rural England, CPRE relaunched itself and its website in 2004. Founded in 1926, CPRE describes its role as "an organisation which campaigns to protect and enhance the countryside for the benefit of all". Features of the well organised and attractive site include an up-to-date news releases section, publications catalogue, details of staff and volunteer opportunities, a useful set of downloadable policy position statements, a campaigns section, and a dedicated members' area. [GAS, 20 Jun 2006].



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Environment Agency

http://www.environment-agency.gov.uk/




The Environment Agency is the leading public organisation for protecting and improving the environment in England and Wales, with responsibilities which include regulating industry, maintaining flood defences and water resources, and improving wildlife habitats. The site is organised broadly into sections covering 'your environment', 'business and industry', 'science and research' and 'jobs', with additional sections covering regional issues, and specific topics such as air quality, flood and waste. Overall, this is a nice looking site, offering access to a wide variety of environmental information, tools, resources and features. Awarded a Sapling Commendation. [GAS, 23 Jan 2006].



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European Foundation for Landscape Architecture (EFLA)

http://www.efla.org/



EFLA (FEAP, in French) represents the national professional associations of landscape architects of the member countries of the European Union. Their website is available in English and French versions, and has quite a visually pleasing design. Sections include information about EFLA; education and training; professional practice; executive committee; and an 'infos' section with downloads and links. [GAS, 15 Aug 2005].



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The Flower Council of Holland

http://www.flowercouncil.org/uk/



The Flower Council of Holland is the worldwide marketing arm of the cut flower and houseplant industry of the Netherlands. This is big business, as in the UK alone the cut flower market is worth a staggering 2.2 billion (the UK music industry is only worth 2 billion). The Flower Council is financed by a mandatory levy to which all sectors of the trade in Holland contribute. The site's content is primarily aimed at the international floral industry (florists, garden centres, supermarkets, plant retailers and wholesalers, DIYers, etc.) and horticultural media, but the trends illustrated also have an impact on the wider fields of garden design and landscaping. The site actually has a lot of useful and interesting content, which is hidden away due to the poor navigational structure; however, if you use the sitemap then all will be revealed. Sections cover Cultivation, Logistics, Facts & Figures (archived by year), News & Newsletters, Fashions & Trends (archived by year), and Promotional Ideas & Techniques. All in all it’s a very slick multi billion pound Dutch industry that dictates trends and fashions to the world. [RB, 25 Aug 2006].



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Forestry Commission of Great Britain

http://www.forestry.gov.uk/



The Forestry Commission of Great Britain is the government agency responsible for the protection and expansion of Britain's forests and woodlands. The redesigned home page is unfortunately rather complicated, with a lack of hierarchy making it difficult to read the site's structure; 'Communities', 'Consultations', 'Learning', 'Research', 'Sustainable development' and 'Working in forestry' are among the areas covered by the site, together with dedicated sections for England, Scotland and Wales. News stories and a library section (featuring facts, figures, publications, and a very good links section) are also provided, while a clickable map allows users to find details of places to visit in their area. [GAS, 28 May 2006].



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Garden History Society

http://www.gardenhistorysociety.org/



The aims of the Garden History Society are "to promote the study of the history of gardening, landscape gardening and horticulture in all aspects", and "to promote the protection and conservation of historic parks, gardens and designed landscapes, and to advise on their restoration." The site includes the information you would expect about membership and activities, together with many other useful features such as excepts of book reviews, details of publications and an excellent page of annotated links. Recently redesigned, the site now boasts a neat and modern appearance, with a very clear and intuitive system of menus. [GAS, 19 Jun 2006].



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The Georgian Group

http://www.georgiangroup.org.uk/



The Georgian Group campaigns against what it calls "the neglect, maltreatment and destruction of Georgian buildings, parks and gardens in England and Wales". The Group also seeks to promote the enjoyment and understanding of the Georgian heritage by an active programme of education and publications. The site is small but elegantly designed, with features including a list of the Group's publications and journals, information about membership, a useful page of links, and an interesting case studies section. [GAS, 28 May 2006].



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Historic Houses Association

http://www.hha.org.uk/



The HHA "assists private owners to maintain Britain's historic houses and gardens for the benefit of the nation and for future generations". This attractively designed site is packed with useful information, including sections for Members and Friends of the HHA, up-to-date news and events, details of recent publications, a directory of properties to visit, and a worthwhile collection of related links. [GAS, 24 Aug 2005].



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Institute of Environmental Management & Assessment (IEMA)

http://www.iema.net/



IEMA was formed in September 1999, following the merger of the Institute of Environmental Management, the Environmental Auditor's Registration Association, and the Institute of Environmental Assessment. Today, the Institute is a leading UK membership organisation dedicated to the promotion of the goal of sustainable development and to the professional development of individuals involved in environmental management and assessment - whether in business, government, consultancy or the regulators. This nicely designed site includes sections on membership, training, events and regions, plus a useful publications section, with documents available to download in PDF format. Elsewhere, the site includes information about CEAM (Centre for Environmental Assessment and Management), the research and project execution arm of the IEMA, with many downloadable reports. [GAS, 20 Jun 2006].



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International Association for People-Environment Studies (IAPS)

http://www.iaps-association.org/



IAPS "works to facilitate communication on the relationships between people and their physical environment", and describes itself as "the forum for scholars who have an interest in an interdisciplinary exchange and in the study of the transactions and interrelationships between people and their socio-physical surroundings (including built and natural environments) and the relation of this field to other social and biological sciences and to the environmental professions" - thus, members of IAPS represent a diversity of professions, including architects, city and regional planners, landscape architects, interior designers and psychologists. Features of the site include the history, aims and objectives of IAPS; background on the notion of 'people-environment studies'; details of the association's boards, networks and members; news, events and publications; and a useful page of links. Though the design and navigation of the site is generally good, the main text throughout the site is too small to read comfortably. [GAS, 16 Sep 2006].



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International City Planners Network (ICPN)

http://www.city-planners-network.org/



Founded in 2004, the goal of the International City Planners Network (ICPN) is to "help practicing planners develop and implement creative solutions to real-world planning problems by facilitating contacts with planners throughout the world". However, the Network welcomes all types of planners and people interested in planning, including urban designers, architects, landscape architects, social service planners, open space planners, economic development planners, environmental planners, infrastructure and transportation planners. From its home page onwards, the Network's sense of friendliness successfully pervades its website, with the display of a random member's photograph on the front page adding a personal touch. Once inside, visitors can use the 'Find a Planner' function, view a series of sections designed to help travelling planners learn more about specific featured cities (currently Paris, San Francsico, Vienna and Zurich) or browse a list of upcoming conferences. The home page also includes an excellent list of links to planning-related organisations and journals. [GAS, 8 Jul 2006].



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Landscape & Arts Network

http://www.landartnet.org/



Landscape & Arts Network is "a UK based network with international connections, promoting interdiciplinary communication and collaboration for arts in the environment". A registered charity with a trading arm, L&AN champions what it describes as "creative solutions to urban and rural environmental issues through visual and performing arts, consultancy, education, events and publishing". The site features information about the Network, membership and activities, plus articles from its newsletter, a gallery, and links to members' sites. An excellent list of other art and landscape related sites is also provided. Benefiting from a recent redesign, the site provides a fascinating insight into environmental art, and a valuable resource for its members. [GAS, 11 Sep 2006].



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Landscape Institute

http://www.l-i.org.uk/



The Landscape Institute is the Chartered Institute in the UK for Landscape Architects, incorporating designers, managers and scientists, concerned with enhancing and conserving the environment. Recently redesigned, the site includes a register of practices, members' section, news and events, jobs, and information about landscape architecture education and careers. The publications section has some documents available to download in Microsoft Word (doc) or Adobe Acrobat (PDF) format. [GAS, 9 Mar 2006].



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Manitobawildlands.org

http://www.manitobawildlands.org/



According to the site, its purpose is to "support the public policy goal of protected areas establishment in Manitoba [Canada]... our aim is to provide information about public processes that affect: Manitoba land and waters; decisions for use of crown (public) lands and water; technical information about these lands decisions and processes". The site is certainly a comprehensive resource - sections cover Protected Areas, Economic Development, Consultations/Legislation, Land Use Planning, Climate Change, Our Earth and Governments, often featuring what the site calls "hard to find government information, or documents that are no longer posted". Manitobawildlands.org also includes an up-to-date events listing, a 'Take Action Centre' for sending letters to decisionmakers, and an excellent page of links related to the site's themes. Visually, the site has few bells and whistles, but its content makes it a valuable and well-maintained resource. [GAS, 12 Sep 2005].



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The National Trust

http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/




Founded in 1895 by three Victorian philanthropists - Miss Octavia Hill, Sir Robert Hunter and Canon Hardwicke Rawnsley - the National Trust now cares for over 248,000 hectares of countryside in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, plus almost 600 miles of coastline and more than 200 buildings and gardens of outstanding interest and importance. The Trust's website is vast - as well as details of all properties open to the public, there are sections covering (among other things) environment and conservation, holidays and travel, learning and discovery, policy and campaigns (with downloadable documents), and membership. The site also includes an excellent section of related links. The design of the site is attractive and logical, and a complete large text version is available for visually impaired users. An impressive site, awarded a Sapling Commendation. [GAS, 12 Nov 2007].



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Natural Burial Co-operative

http://www.naturalburial.ca/



Launched in April 2006 and founded upon a co-operative business model that "honours conservation, sustainability and environmental and socially responsible business values", Canada's Natural Burial Co-operative is "committed to developing natural burial funeral services, products and memorials, which enhance, protect, and preserve our natural environment". By working to establish natural burial cemeteries across Canada, the Natural Burial Co-operative seeks to preserve green spaces and provide what it argues is "a dignified and environmentally responsive burial option". Providing a wealth of useful news and background information within a crisp and attractive interface, the site frames natural burial as "an environmentally sustainable funeral alternative that embraces the natural cycle of life. Rather than encouraging the unnecessary consumption of resources such as concrete vaults, metal caskets, and chemical preservation… a natural burial creates a living memorial using native trees, shrubs and plants. These living memorials then create living sanctuaries for friends and family to visit and connect with nature and each other". [GAS, 27 Aug 2006].



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Scottish Natural Heritage

http://www.snh.org.uk/




As its name suggests, Scottish Natural Heritage "works with Scotland's people to care for its natural heritage... promoting its care and improvement, its responsible enjoyment, its greater understanding and appreciation and its sustainable use, now and for future generations." SNH's website is quite attractively designed, and offers vast amounts of useful information, including coverage of news and events, policy and guidance documents, and publications, data and research. On the downside, the layout of the site is less intuitive than it used to be, with the rationale for having two separate horizontal menus not entirely clear. Equally, the loss of what used to be a very good links section is disappointing. Overall, however, this remains a valuable and enjoyable site. Awarded a Sapling Commendation. [GAS, 4 Jul 2010].



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Trust for Public Land (TPL)

http://www.tpl.org/




Founded in the US in 1972, the Trust describes itself as "the only national nonprofit working exclusively to protect land for human enjoyment and well-being". According to the site, the Trust has helped protect more than 1,700 historic and natural landmarks nationwide, conserving more than 1.4 million acres of land. The Trust's website is very nicely designed, and has information about its work organised by state. Other features include details of publications, a newsroom and jobs listing. This is an information-packed site with much to interest any visitor, and is awarded a Sapling Commendation. [GAS, 28 May 2006].



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Places (10)

The Ashdell Campaign

--NEW URL-- http://www.ashdell.org.uk/



This site, by Sapling Editor, Graham Soult, concerns itself with Ashdell, a listed Victorian villa in the Sheffield suburb of Broomhill. In the late 1990s, Ashdell's garden and other nearby greenspaces were at risk of being sold for housing development. This site provides an archive of the successful campaign to prevent this development, and addresses the many planning issues raised by the proposals. The site also features a number of good quality photographs of Ashdell and its garden. [GAS, 11 Oct 2006].



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The Désert de Retz - Racine de Monville Home Page

http://www.geocities.com/rwkenyon/



The Racine de Monville Home Page describes itself as the world's first website devoted to the Désert de Retz and its creator, François Racine de Monville (1734-1797). The site is highly informative, with lots of illustrations and links - visitors can read about Monville's adventurous life, view photographs of his remarkable folly garden, and learn more about France and gardens in general. [GAS, 5 Sep 2006].



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Dukes Meadow Trust

--NEW URL-- http://www.dukesmeadowstrust.org/




Dukes Meadows Trust is a Conservation Charity, whose aim is to restore a riverside park and recreational open space play area in Dukes Meadows, Chiswick, West London, back to its former glory. The site is packed with interesting material - features include background about FoDM, an excellent Chiswick history section (including links to material elsewhere), comprehensive photo albums, project news, and a worthwhile links page. Awarded a Sapling Commendation. [GAS, 8 Jan 2007].



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Glasgow Parks - Landscape & Architecture

http://www.glasgowparks.webeden.co.uk/



Created by Susan Gallagher, this site is born from what she describes as her "love of Glasgow's parks and in particular the abundance of architectural details, especially those less noticable or hidden features". The site sets out to celebrate some of the lesser known landscape details and architectural marvels found in parks such as Pollok and Rouken Glen, and is beautifully designed with lots of good quality photographs. Explanatory text is a little thin on the ground, but hopefully more written content will be added as the site continues to grow. [GAS, 11 Oct 2006].



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International Peace Garden

http://www.peacegarden.com/



Straddling the US - Canadian border of North Dakota and Manitoba, the International Peace Garden is described as "one of the greatest symbols of peace". Each year, more than 150,000 people from around the world visit the park to enjoy its colourful gardens, landscapes and wilderness areas. This website is attractively designed and abuntantly illustrated, with basic information about the park and its features, including an up-to-date events listing and a map of the garden. [GAS, 5 Aug 2006].



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Judy Woods - Save Our Heritage Site

http://www.judywoods.dial.pipex.com/



Judy Woods - a place not a person - is a 40 hectare area of woodland in Bradford and adjoining Calderdale, which local campaigners are trying to get nominated as a local nature reserve. According to the site, its purpose "is to let people know about our campaign group who are fighting to protect and preserve our land and heritage not just for now but for future generations", featuring vast amounts of information and argument. Copiously illustrated sections cover the background and history of Judy Woods, public rights of way, the area's wide diversity of wildlife (mushrooms and fungi, butterflies and moths, mammals, trees, insects, spiders, beetles, birds, and amphibians and molluscs), forthcoming events, and proposed developments that the campaigners believe will impact upon the woods. An excellent links page is also provided. On the downside, the site uses the dreaded combination of yellow and green text on a black background, but this only slightly detracts from what is a highly impressive effort overall. [GAS, 23 Jan 2006].



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Museum of Garden History

http://www.museumgardenhistory.org/




Based in London, the world's first Museum of Garden History is at the restored church of St Mary-at-Lambeth next to Lambeth Palace, the London residence of the Archbishop of Canterbury. The website is attractively designed and packed with useful historical details, including comprehensive and well-illustrated information about the Tradescant Garden, a 17th century style knot garden created on the site of the old church graveyard. The 360 degree panoramic views of the garden are particularly evocative. Other features of the site include an up-to-date events listing. Awarded a Sapling Commendation. [GAS, 13 May 2008].



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The National Botanic Garden of Wales

http://www.gardenofwales.org.uk/



Located in Carmarthenshire, the National Botanic Garden of Wales opened in May 2000, "the first national botanic garden to be created in the new millennium". The Garden's redesigned site is attractive and well-organised, with background about the Garden, visitor information and things to see, details about upcoming events, and information for schools. An up-to-date news section and a page of related links are also provided. [GAS, 11 Aug 2005].



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Pine Lodge Gardens & Nursery

http://www.pine-lodge.co.uk/



Ray and Shirley Clemo's 30-acre Pine Lodge estate, in its mild climate of mid-Cornwall, comprises several themed gardens and also holds the National Collection of grevilleas. There is a wide range of some 5500 plants, all of which are labelled. In addition to rhododendrons, magnolias and camellias, familiar in Cornish gardens, there are Mediterranean and southern-hemisphere plants grown for all-year-round interest, herbaceouse borders, a Japanese garden, water features with cascades, and a lake that houses black swans and ducks. Recently redesigned, Pine Lodge's website includes descriptions and many photographs of the various gardens, plus details of its plant nursery and a page of Cornish and garden-related links. [GAS, 13 May 2008].



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Urban Home and Garden Tours, Amsterdam

http://www.uhgt.nl/



Urban Home and Garden Tours provides tours in English of Amsterdam's historic canal house architecture, including their interiors and gardens. Attractively designed, the site itself comes in both English and Dutch versions, featuring details of tour dates and prices, an attractive photo gallery and a worthwhile section of related links. [GAS, 19 Jun 2006].



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Research (12)

The Aberdeen Centre for Environmental Sustainability

http://www.aces.ac.uk/



According to its site, the new Aberdeen Centre for Environmental Sustainability (ACES) will combine the strengths of three high-profile research institutions in the Aberdeen area - Centre for Ecology & Hydrology, the Macaulay Institute and the University of Aberdeen. The three partners propose to "bring together their expertise in land-use, ecology and socio-economics into interdisciplinary teams, aiming to resolve conflicting demands on the environment in a sustainable way". The site explains the rationale behind ACES, its intended research themes, and the anticipated benefits and next steps. Content is a little limited so far, but will inevitably grow as ACES takes shape. [GAS, 8 Jul 2006].



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The Center for the Study of the Built Environment

http://www.csbe.org/



The Center for the Study of the Built Environment (CSBE) is a non-profit, private study and research institution that aims to address the challenges that affect the built environment in Jordan and beyond. CSBE is an interdisciplinary centre that addresses areas including environmental studies, urban design and planning, conservation, architecture, landscape architecture, and construction technologies, engaging in a variety of activities - including research projects, print and digital publishing, workshops, and the design and implementation of pilot projects - in order to accomplish its goals. The site is attractively designed, with sections covering news (albeit only up to 2004), activities, links, and an excellent page of e-publications. [GAS, 23 Aug 2005].



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Centre for Historic Environments (CHES)

http://www.art.man.ac.uk/PLANNING/ches/about/



CHES is the University of Manchester's centre for research and education in the interpretation, conservation, and management of historic buildings and landscapes. Its site is neat but quite small, but includes basic details about staff, and information on postgraduate study (MA in Historic Environments and an MSc in Conservation Engineering), together with a small page of external links. [GAS, 1 Jan 2006].



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Centre for Research in Environmental Appraisal and Management (CREAM)

http://www.ncl.ac.uk/cream/



CREAM is a research centre at the University of Newcastle (UK), spanning the Department of Agricultural Economics and Food Marketing (AEFM) and the School of Architecture, Planning and Landscape (APL). According to the site, "CREAM was set up to establish a co-ordinated multi-disciplinary approach to research evaluating the bio-physical, economic and social impacts of policies, plans, programmes and projects which affect the environment". The site has basic information about CREAM's research and staff, including a reasonably up-to-date list of research reports. [GAS, 13 Aug 2005].



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Centre for Urban Development and Environmental Management (CUDEM)

http://www.leedsmet.ac.uk/as/cudem/



Part of the School of the Built Environment at Leeds Metropolitan University, CUDEM was formed in 1989, with its origin in planning courses first run in Leeds seventy years ago. It provides "a dynamic interdisciplinary environment engaged in high quality academic inquiry and policy-related research", while "in recent years the knowledge base has diversified into an integrated set of courses and research programmes around spatial, environmental, governance and regeneration themes". The site is relatively small but well-designed, with sections covering CUDEM's research themes, seminars, staff (including informative bibliographies and publication lists), research students, and major research projects. [GAS, 7 Jul 2006].



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Collaborative for Advanced Landscape Planning (CALP)

http://www.calp.forestry.ubc.ca/




The Collaborative for Advanced Landscape Planning (CALP) is an informal group of researchers at the University of British Columbia in Canada specialising in landscape visualisation, environmental perception, public land management processes and sustainable landscapes. The colour-coded site is nicely designed and laid out with sections covering CALP's people, research (including downloadable publications), facilities, and a useful collection of related links. Awarded a Sapling Commendation. [GAS, 3 May 2006].



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The Macaulay Institute, Aberdeen

http://www.macaulay.ac.uk/



The Macaulay Institute describes itself as "the UK's premier land use research institute", exploring aspects of changing landscape, soil conservation, water resources, understanding biodiversity, rural sustainability and climate change using a wide range of scientific disciplines. The Institute's site features extensive, illustrated information about each of its research areas and projects, together with media releases, useful resources and jobs. [GAS, 10 Sep 2005].



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Metropolitan Design Center

http://www.designcenter.umn.edu/




Formerly known as the Design Center for American Urban Landscape, the Metropolitan Design Center (MDC) describes itself as "an endowed centre that investigates how design can be used to make the metropolitan landscape more livable and sustainable. It examines urban design across metropolitan areas through projects, research, and education. The Center's work involves collaborations with faculty, nonprofits, and civic groups in the areas of metropolitan development, metropolitan green space, housing and active and healthy cities". The site is a rich and interesting resource - it includes extensive background about the Center, an excellent projects section with lots of photographs and downloadable PDF material, and an impressive 'reference centre' - this includes links to research, educational materials and information at the Design Center and other organisations, as well as useful resources such as downloadable Design Center publications, links to sources for information and events, and a great range of 'livable community fact sheets'. On top of all this, the site also features a terrific Image Bank - this is a searchable, downloadable database of approximately 20,000 Design Center images of the metropolitan landscape, including many low-level oblique aerial photos, and focusing on the Twin Cities area of Minnesota where the Center is based. Overall, the amount of quality material available on this site is staggering - truly a first class resource. Awarded a Sapling Commendation. [GAS, 4 Apr 2007].



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OPENspace Research Centre

http://www.openspace.eca.ac.uk/



OPENspace, "the research centre for inclusive access to outdoor environments", is based in the School of Landscape Architecture at Edinburgh College of Art and the School of the Built Environment at Heriot-Watt University. As well as information on the Centre's background and staff, the site introduces the Centre's projects, with useful downloadable reports and publications, and a section of literature reviews relevant to inclusive access and landscape design. A helpful links page features websites related to the Centre's interests. The site itself is very well-designed, with a clear structure and logical layout. [GAS, 11 Oct 2006].



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PLACE Education & Research Centre

http://www.place.uk.com/



The PLACE Education & Research Centre developed from an initiative within York St John College and became a company limited by guarantee in March 2004 and a registered charity in December 2004. The main PLACE office is based at York St John College in York, with additional bases at the University of Bradford and the University of York. PLACE has two charitable objects as part of its mission: "To promote research into the people, landscape and cultural environment of Yorkshire and elsewhere and to disseminate the useful results for the benefit of the general public" and "To advance the education of the public in the people and the natural and cultural heritage of Yorkshire and elsewhere". The site includes basic information about the Centre, including its partner organisations, research and publications. [GAS, 7 Jul 2006].



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University of Newcastle upon Tyne - School of Architecture, Planning and Landscape (APL)

http://www.apl.ncl.ac.uk/



The Newcastle School of Architecture, Planning and Landscape (APL) brings together the previous Departments of Architecture and Town and Country Planning, and seeks "to build on its teaching and research excellence in developing an innovative, multidisciplinary approach to researching and teaching all aspects of architecture, planning, urban design, digital architecture, urban conservation and landscape architecture". Recently redesigned with a much warmer interface than previously, the site features up-to-date news from the School, together with information about courses, research and staff. [GAS, 7 Jul 2006].



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University of Texas at Austin - School of Architecture

http://wnt.utexas.edu/architecture/



This redesigned site offers information on academic programmes at the UT-Austin School of Architecture - as well as architecture, these include historic preservation, sustainable design, architectural history, urban design, community and regional planning, interior design and landscape architecture. Other sections provide information about staff, events, resources, and a useful research and publications section, featuring the online journal Planning Forum. The design of the site is reasonably attractive, though many of the deeper pages are inconsistent in their format; furthermore, the frequent use of images as internal links (with no text alternatives) is poor in terms of accessibility. [GAS, 13 Mar 2006].



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Resources (56)

About Japanese Gardens

http://www.aboutjapanesegardens.org/



As its name implies, About Japanese Gardens is dedicated to providing information about Japanese gardens, featuring pictures, a very good links section, and information on Japanese garden landscaping, design, and maintenance. Though the content is interesting, the site's organisation is a little haphazard - it would be greatly enhanced by some information about who's behind the site, and a clearer sense of how all the content fits together to form a coherent resource. [GAS, 27 Feb 2006].



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Architectural Jobs

http://www.architectural-jobs.co.uk/



Architectural Jobs describes itself as "a website that is promoting architectural jobs on the web with a view to helping people find the right roles within the architecture job market". Claiming to feature over 700 jobs (including landscape architecture and urban design, as well as architecture), the site is easy to use, with users able to search for jobs by location and role. Elsewhere, features on creating a CV and handling job interviews afford the site added value as a resource. However, the site was not working when Sapling last checked. [GAS, 13 Oct 2006].



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Architecture Jobs

http://www.architecturejobs.co.uk/



Launched in August 2005, Architecture Jobs is a new job site from the team behind Constructor.co.uk, with over 350 featured architecture and landscape architecture jobs at the time of Sapling's review. Users can search the entire database, or narrow down their query by employment type, industry sector, salary range or location. A page of links is also provided, while the design of the site is clear and intuitive. [GAS, 13 Oct 2006].



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Architecture.co.uk - Architectural Jobs

http://www.architecture.co.uk/



Architecture.co.uk describes itself as "the UK's definitive architecture recruitment job board and website", advertising the latest permanent, temporary or contract architectural vacancies, including architect, technical, assistant, design, planning, CAD and senior appointment positions and jobs - "from major architectural practices, from principal employers and from leading industry recruiters - right across the UK". The site has a professional appearance and an attractive colour scheme, with dedicated sections for jobseekers (free registration required) and employers. Jobseekers can easily browse the site by job type, with jobs in CAD management, interior design, visualisation, urban design and landscape design all featured, as well as architecture. [GAS, 28 May 2006].



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Botanists, plantsmen, designers & gardeners of note

http://www.sisley.co.uk/gardners.htm



This single page, part of the Sisley Garden Tours site, offers a useful A-Z of plant hunters, landscape and garden designers, authors of books on gardening down the ages, botanists, garden owners and others with close associations with gardens and gardening. For many entries, there are links to further information available elsewhere on the Sisley site, with some excellent photographs. [GAS, 4 Oct 2005].



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BuilderNet

http://www.buildernet.com/



BuilderNet describes itself as "the UK's construction, DIY and home improvement portal", providing contact details for companies and organisations within the building and home improvement sectors. The site's Business Directory can be used to find the contact details for plumbers, electricians, landscape specialists, builders and other contractors in a given area, featuring a search function and the ability to browse by towns or category, while a Resources Directory features annotated and rated links to other useful sites. BuilderNet benefits from a neat and attractive interface, with its content clearly displayed and easy to navigate. [GAS, 21 Aug 2006].



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COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: United Kingdom
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Building Products Magazine

http://www.buildingproducts.co.uk/



Building Products magazine describes itself as "Britain's first choice for the latest news on building products and building services", providing the building and construction industry with the latest product information, news, features, and a suppliers directory. The site's appearance is smart and clean, with clear navigation and plenty of photographs. [GAS, 5 Jul 2010].



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Buildingconservation.com

http://www.buildingconservation.com/




Designed and maintained by Wiltshire-based Cathedral Communications Limited, buildingconservation.com is described as "the online information centre for the conservation and restoration of historic buildings, churches and garden landscapes", drawing its content from The Building Conservation Directory, Historic Churches and Historic Gardens. The site includes an excellent collection of essential articles by leading experts; a products and services directory, listing suppliers of products, specialist consultants, specialist contractors and craftsmen, as well as advisory bodies and organisations; a building conservation bookshop, conveniently organised by subject; and up-to-date coverage of events and courses. Benefiting from a recent refresh of its design, the site is reasonably well-organised and logical to navigate. Overall, a valuable and rich resource for anyone interested in the conservation of buildings. Awarded a Sapling Commendation. [GAS, 13 May 2008].



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COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: United Kingdom
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Buildipedia

http://www.buildipedia.com/




Buildipedia.com is "an online community and knowledgebase for the AEC industry", centred around "a growing community of people passionate about design and construction gathered to share knowledge, promote best practices, and advance construction technologies." The clean and attractively illustrated home page gives access to news, channels for different professions (including architects and planners, sustainable design, and construction), the online community, and an impressive Knowledgebase that catalogues thousands of articles, photos and videos. Awarded a Sapling Commendation. [GAS, 4 Jul 2010].



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COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: United States
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Debby's Garden Links

http://www.debbysgardenlinks.co.uk/




Debby's Garden Links describes itself as "one of the UK's most comprehensive gardening links sites", and it is certainly an excellent source of information. The range of links is extensive, organised into categories such as Plants Index, Garden Centres/Nurseries, Gardener's Homepages, Gardens to Visit, Societies, and Supplies and Services, while other features include a useful page of 'hints and tips' and an up-to-date listing of shows and events. The site's interface is neat and well-organised, with Debby's personality shining through to give the site a friendly and accessible air. Awarded a Sapling Commendation. [GAS, 4 Jul 2006].



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Designguide.com

http://www.designguide.com/



Newly launched in 2004, Designguide "is dedicated to providing the design and construction industry with the most comprehensive and efficient directory for professionals, products and online resources". Users can browse the site's content by category ('professionals', 'products' or 'links') or use the convenient search tool. When it launched, the site described its interface as "a sophisticated online environment built on imagery, speed and simplicity", and it certainly is unusual to see construction-related content presented within an architectural aesthetic. It all looks very professional indeed, with a recent redesign tweaking the category headings to better articulate the site's undoubted value as a resource. [GAS, 15 Sep 2006].



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COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: United States
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DesignIntelligence

http://www.di.net/




DesignIntelligence is the American Design Futures Council’s "report on the future, delivering original research, insightful commentary, and instructive best practices." DI.net is an interesting and elegantly designed resource, offering original feature articles, industry news and trends, unique research, and blogs by design professionals. Feature articles are often in-depth examinations of trends or best practices at the cutting edge of professional practice, while the site's original research covers topics such as technology benchmarks, sustainable design, and trends in architecture, design and property. Awarded a Sapling Commendation. [GAS, 4 Jul 2010].



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Dexigner Design Portal

http://www.dexigner.com/



Dexigner is set-up as a large portal for the design industry, featuring databases, news, events, designers, design companies and feeds, and including design topics from 3D to floral to lighting to transport. At the moment some section are sparse, but Dexigner could develop into a comprehensive design resource. The website is fairly well designed though navigation is a little complex; however, like any large website it will take time to become familiar with the layout. [RB, 7 Nov 2006].



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Earthwire UK

http://www.earthwire.org/uk/




Supported by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), Earthwire UK is an environmental portal providing a free daily overview of environmental news from the United Kingdom, drawing from national, regional and local media sources. Earthwire also includes press releases and news from research organisations, the public sector, and environmental organisations, with a readership ranging from government officials and journalists to students, researchers and anyone else interested in current events and the environment. Coverage of environmental issues in the UK is split across regions or alternatively via topics, with heading including Agriculture, Biodiversity, Business and Industry, Climate and Atmosphere, Coastal and Marine Issues, Energy, Environmental Impacts, Extreme Weather Events, Forests and Woodlands, Freshwater, Pollution, Public Policy, Transport, Urban Areas and Waste. The topic navigation is not as user friendly as it could be, but will hopefully improve given time. For the technically savvy, an RSS feed is available at http://www.earthwire.org/feeds/getnews_uk_rss.xml. Awarded a Sapling Commendation. [RB, 27 Aug 2006].



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COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: United Kingdom
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ELAN - European Landscape Architecture Network

http://www.e-lan.org/



ELAN was set up in 1995 by a group of former landscape architecture students involved with ELASA (European Landscape Architecture Students Association), to carry forward the spirit of co-operation they had experienced beyond the student world. The site's content is neatly and attractively presented, but has unfortunately not been updated since July 2005. It therefore still features details of the "forthcoming" ELAN 2005 meeting in Croatia are provided, plus information on the ELAN-L mailing list, described as "an opportunity to share ideas, ask questions and provide information, on any topics related to European landscape architecture". [GAS, 15 Sep 2006].



ENTRY NUMBER: lan-220801-02
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: International
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ELANews - European Landscape Architecture News

http://www.elanews.com/



Providing what it says on the box - European Landscape Architecture News - this relatively new site is rather good; it is well-organised and up to date, with colour coded sections covering events of the day, new calls for tenders, EU news, and magazine and book reviews. However, the extensive use of Java applets makes navigation a little heavy going. [GAS, 24 Jun 2006].



ENTRY NUMBER: lan-310701-04
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Belgium
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Environmentjob .co.uk

http://www.environmentjob.co.uk/




With what it claims are hundreds of advertisers and over 25,000 subscribers, Environmentjob.co.uk badges itself as "the UK's No.1 website for jobs and volunteering opportunities in the environmental sector". Users can search the entire database or browse by sector, with headings covering conservation, environmental campaigning, renewable energy, energy efficiency, recycling, ecology, environmental education, organics, sustainability and sustainable transport. The site also offers a 'jobs by e-mail' function, a listing of the most popular jobs based on user clickthroughs, and a well-organised page of related links. The design and layout of the site is superb - clean, crisp and intuitive, with just the right amount of white space. Awarded a Sapling Commendation. [GAS, 22 Feb 2007].



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COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: United Kingdom
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Essential British Gardens

http://www.gardenarena.co.uk/



Essential British Gardens is a well-maintained digest of some of the finest gardens and arboretums throughout Britain. Entries can be browsed by region, although the definition (South Central England, anyone?) and articulation (North Lincolnshire is part of 'North East England', for example) of the regions is rather bizarre - it would be better just to stick to the standard UK regions used by everyone else. However, a search facility is also provided, so finding the garden you want is not too complex. Some of the descriptions are more full than others, but many of the entries do have useful links to related websites, photographs, or other information provided elsewhere. [GAS, 11 Oct 2006].



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Europe Photos: Pictures of European and Mediterranean Towns and Landscapes

http://www.euratlas.com/europe_photos/



Part of the Swiss business Euratlas, Europe Photos lives up to its name by presenting more than 500 high resolution pictures of European and Mediterranean cities, landscapes, islands and landmarks; these can be freely used as long as the discreet 'euratlas' logo included in each photo remains in place. Places covered include Armenia, Austria, Brussels, the Nile Valley and Red Sea in Egypt, Northern and Southern France, Georgia, Northern and Southern Germany, Greece and the Greek Islands, Hungary, Northern and Southern Italy, Morocco, Poland, Romania, Russia, Spain, Switzerland and Ukraine. With its particularly strong coverage of lesser known east European countries, Europe Photos is undoubtedly an interesting and useful resource. However, while certain images are of excellent quality - notably some of the Swiss and Italian pictures - others are rather disappointing in terms of their composition, colours, clarity or lighting. [GAS, 11 Sep 2006].



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COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Switzerland
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Findmeplants

http://www.findmeplants.co.uk/




Developed by a Brighton-based collective of horticulturists and web designers, Findmeplants is a free plantfinder database that allows gardeners to search for suitable plants by specifying their garden conditions and design ideas using a simple questionnaire. The execution of the site is excellent, benefiting from a really clean and intuitive interface. Additional resource value is offered by a series of helpful articles, covering topics such as butterfly-friendly gardening and an A to Z of greener gardening. [GAS, 7 Oct 2006].



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Forest of Memories: Resources and Information Supporting Natural Burial in North America

http://www.forestofmemories.org/



From the author of Earthartist.com (a previous Sapling Site of the Month), Forest of Memories aspires to become a clearinghouse for information on the topic of natural burial - described as "a sustainable and spiritually fulfilling solution for people seeking to leave a legacy of care and respect for our planet". The site is attractively designed and easy to use, with informative sections covering background and FAQs, existing research and resources, state laws, products, professionals and consultants, and a list of existing and planned green burial grounds in the United States and Canada. Meanwhile, a series of blogs provide a forum for discussion about options and alternatives, environmental issues, and the ongoing development of the Forest of Memories site. [GAS, 27 Aug 2006].



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COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Canada
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Garden Stew - Gardening & Home Improvement Forums

http://www.gardenstew.com/



GardenStew.com is a global online community for gardening enthusiasts and home owners, with the goal of "growing into an excellent resource for gardeners and DIY lovers". Registered members can post messages in numerous forums related to home and garden - topics include flower gardening, herb gardening, wildlife, interior decorating, pets and more. In a nice touch, members can also earn (virtual) medals by participating in the forums, while the forums themselves are attractively laid out and very well used. [GAS, 28 Aug 2005].



ENTRY NUMBER: lan-280805-05
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Ireland
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Gardeners Quotes

http://www.gardeners-quotes.co.uk/



Gardeners Quotes is a useful resource allowing UK users to find details of construction, garden maintenance, landscaping or renovation/modernisation services within a given area of the country. Once they've located a suitable firm, users can then fill in the form provided to request a quote. A small collection of garden-related links is also included. [GAS, 29 May 2006].



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COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: United Kingdom
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Gardening Care

http://www.gardeningcareblog.com/



Gardening Care is a blog set up to give "tips, help, advice and witty stories" on all related gardening care issues. Regularly updated, the site is written by someone who describes themelves as "a professional and passionate gardener with over 20 years of experience", providing updates on what should be done in the garden at different times of the year. Visitors can sign up for the monthly newsletter for the chance to read fun and interesting insights from places such as Zambia (where the blog author is due to be teaching organic sustainability) and the gardens of South Africa. [GAS, 10 Nov 2008].



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Gardening Tips Guide

http://www.gardening-tips-guide.info/



The Gardening Tips Guide site is based around a collection of articles that focus upon the "gardening basics to get any gardener off to a good start, including evaluating a site, selecting healthy plants and analysing the soil. Grow the best vegetable garden you can with ideas on vegetable varieties, increasing the harvest from your vegetable garden, and organic pest control." A Resources Directory provideslinks to more than 100 related sites. [GAS, 4 Jul 2010].



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COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: India
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GardenLinks: Directory for UK Gardening and Gardens

http://www.gardenlinks.co.uk/



The GardenLinks Directory presents categorised listings of websites relating to UK gardening and gardens. The site is quite nicely designed and organised, based around an A-Z directory listing; a features and articles page and a well-used message board are also provided. [GAS, 11 Oct 2006].



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Gardenvisit.com Gardens Guide

http://www.gardenvisit.com/




The Gardenvisit.com Gardens Guide reviews places of interest to gardeners: properties open to the public, historic estates, botanic collections, websites, hotels, design studios, nurseries and product suppliers. It describes 1000 parks and gardens open to the public in Europe and America, organised by country and (in the UK) by county, with useful information such as opening times, although it is not clear whether this information is up-to-date. This site is impressive in its coverage - there is a section of diagrams covering different historic styles of garden design, with links to examples of gardens influenced by that style; a history of garden design; and an index of garden designers. On the downside, the site's design is dating really badly, and the quality of images is poor. Gardenvisit.com remains a useful site for garden historians and garden visitors alike, but an improved appearance and interface would help do full justice to its impressive content. Awarded a Sapling Commendation. [GAS, 11 Oct 2006].



ENTRY NUMBER: lan-190300-01
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: United Kingdom
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GardenWorld

http://www.gardenworld.co.uk/




This attractively designed site has many useful features, including a searchable directory of over 1,000 UK garden centres, access to the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) PlantFinder database, expert garden help and advice, a series of garden articles and an excellent links directory. The handy Latin Converter allows users to enter the common name of a plant and find its botanical (Latin) name, or vice versa. Awarded a Sapling Commendation. [GAS, 15 Sep 2006].



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Garten und Landschaft

http://www.garten-landschaft.de/



Garten und Landschaft is one of the world's most prominent journals in the field of landscape architecture, and the most important among German-speaking countries, reporting on the entire landscape spectrum from garden architecture to environmental planning. The site, which is entirely in German, has a useful search tool for finding articles by date, author or topic; in some cases the entire article is available, but the majority are provided as abstracts only. [GAS, 19 Jun 2006].



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COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Germany
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GEsource Geography and Environment Gateway

http://www.gesource.ac.uk/




Led by the GEsource team at the University of Manchester, GEsource is a free online catalogue of over 8,000 high quality Internet resources in geography and environmental science (including many resources relevant to landscape architecture, transport, sustainability, and the built environment in general). Resources are selected, catalogued and indexed by researchers and other specialists in their respective fields. The site itself is well-designed and easy to use - visitors can browse by category or search the whole database, while the level of information given about each featured resource is impressive. Elsewhere, the site also boasts a series of 'Feature' sections, including one that draws together resources about a range of natural hazards, and another providing themed timelines that "look at significant dates and events that have shaped the geographical world, from the formation of the Earth to the present day". Overall, this is an excellent site and an invaluable resource. Awarded a Sapling Commendation. [GAS, 20 Jun 2006].



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COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: United Kingdom
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The Ground Trades Xchange

http://www.groundtradesxchange.com/



Focused on the US, the Ground Trades Xchange is "a landscape community message board where people in the industry (arborists, hardscapers, softscapers, educators, landscape architects and designers) discuss various topics pertaining to the industry, including business operations, installation techniques, upcoming legislation or anything else that is on the minds of people in the industry". The numerous forums are certainly very well-used, while a 'Suggested Reading' section features books recommended by the site's readers. An impressive resource. [GAS, 1 Jun 2006].



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COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: United States
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Hire-Contractors.com

http://www.hire-contractors.com/



Hire-Contractors.com is a US-based directory of home improvement and restoration contractors, including cleaning services, carpet cleaning, architects, landscape architects, interior designers and builders. The site is attractively designed and easy to use, with users able to browse the directory by category or search it by Zip code. A series of home improvement-related articles add to the site's value as a resource. [GAS, 4 Sep 2006].



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COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: United States
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Historic Parks and Gardens of Wales

--NEW URL-- http://www.gardensofwales.org.uk/



This billingual website (in English and Welsh) lists a selection of what it calls "the most accessible and rewarding gardens in Wales", together with a brief description, directions for getting there and conditions of entry. The information about the 92 gardens is clearly laid out, although the overall look of the site is a little unprofessional. Some of the gardens' entries are illustrated with good quality photographs - hopefully more images will be added in due course. Unfortunately, the site claims to have been last updated in 2003, so there is no guarantee that the opening times and other information given are correct. [GAS, 9 Sep 2006].



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Ilona's Garden

--NEW URL-- http://www.ilonasgarden.com/




Now with its own dedicated URL, the aim of Ilona's Garden is to provide useful ideas and information for the home gardener, particularly in relation to design and maintenance. The design of the website is elegant and attractive, with information well laid out and easy to find. There are appropriate images and links throughout the site, and references to the author's own garden and experiences help give the site a sense of personality. Sections include advice on choosing a garden style, seasonal tips, design and information, and garden plants, making this is an informative and delightful site. Awarded a Sapling Commendation. [GAS, 2 Mar 2007].



ENTRY NUMBER: lan-050203-01
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: United States
SAPLING GATEWAY LISTING: Landscape