National Vegetation Classification (NVC) Training
Members of our Dorking team attended a National Vegetation Classification (NVC) training course at Wye Downs, Kent, led by the highly knowledgeable Alex Lockton.
Planning consent secured: 115 homes, Whetstone
Planning permission has been granted for a new residential development of 115 homes on land off Springwell Lane, Whetstone, following approval by Blaby District Council's Planning Committee.
Botany Training Week – June 2026
Colleagues from across FPCR recently came together for a 4-day Botany and Habitat Surveying CPD programme, designed to strengthen botanical identification and habitat surveying skills across a range of experience levels.
Arborist Appreciation Day – Mark’s Story
Principal Arboricultural Consultant Mark Ellison shares his perspective on tree inspections, proactive maintenance, and the role healthy trees play in creating successful, sustainable places.
Arborist Appreciation Day – Pete’s Story
Senior Arboricultural Consultant, Peter O’Flynn shares his journey into arboriculture, what he enjoys most about working with trees, and the unexpected discoveries that continue to inspire his work.
FPCR supports diverse successes across the UK
FPCR’s landscape team has recently contributed to a wide range of successful projects across the UK, supporting developments that balance commercial ambition, placemaking, environmental quality and long-term sustainability.
Radio Telemetry Workshop – BCT Conference 2026
Steve Roe, Associate Director (Ecology), recently led two practical radio telemetry workshops at the Bat Conservation Trust’s South-West Regional Bat Conference, held in Barnstaple.
FPCR announces practice-wide promotions
As we enter the new financial year, FPCR is pleased to recognise the continued success and growth of the practice by celebrating the achievements of colleagues across the business.
Bio Bank Project Wins Landscape Institute Award
Our Red House Farm Biodiversity Bank project, delivered in partnership with City of Doncaster Council, has won a Landscape Institute Yorkshire & Humberside (LIYH) Award.
From Trees to Lichens: A Closer Look at Living Bark
FPCR Aboriculturist, Dan Burdus, reflects on a recent Fields Studies Council course, exploring how lichens can reveal deeper insights into habitat quality and environmental change.
Supporting landscape-led development across the UK
As World Landscape Architecture Month draws to a close, we’re highlighting a range of projects at different stages of the…
WLAM 2026: Q&A with Sarah S.
Sarah Smart, Director (Landscape) shares insights into how the profession has changed - and the growing importance of landscape architecture in delivering positive outcomes for people, place and nature.