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Connecting, supporting, and advocating for those who own, manage, and maintain London’s parks and green spaces. parksforlondon.org.uk / linktr.ee/parksforlondon
Starting out 2026 strong with our first roundup of vacancies in the green space sector, with roles for the tree carers, the enforcers, and green-thumbed!

Featured:
⭐ Assistant Arboricultural Officer (@lb-southwark.bsky.social)

Apply by the stated dates, and explore even more opportunities HERE
January 21, 2026 at 6:51 AM
Three toolkits. One year of shared learning.
👮 Safety & Enforcement
🛝 Play & Playgrounds
🌊 Green Spaces & Flood Mitigation
If these kinds of resources matter to you, supporting our work helps us keep doing it. 👉 See how you can support us here
December 29, 2025 at 3:22 PM
New in our Resources Hub: 'Planning for the Climate Crisis' by @rtpiplanners.bsky.social & @thetcpa.bsky.social to help councils embed climate mitigation & adaptation into development plans & everyday planning decisions. 📐🌊🔥

👉 See here
December 24, 2025 at 4:49 PM
🌳 Free elm trees available for London sites!

#Elms4London is back, offering free, disease-resistant elm trees for planting in public realm sites within the M25, whether you’re planting one tree or creating a small elm hub.

⏰ Applications close 9 January 2026
👉 Details & how to apply
December 23, 2025 at 5:10 PM
🎄 Season’s greetings from Parks for London! 🌿

As we wrap up another busy year, we want to say a huge thank you to everyone who has supported our work and been part of our community in 2025. Wishing you a restful Christmas and a happy New Year, and we look forward to working with you again in 2026.
December 22, 2025 at 2:11 PM
Safety & enforcement in parks was the focus of our final event of 2025, where we touched on police-led work on public safety and VAWG, a mobile ranger service in LB Lewisham, and wider public realm partnerships through @saferbusiness.bsky.social.

👉👉 See the recap & takeaways toolkit
December 19, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Our final newsletter of the year is out!

Inside: our year-end reflections, the 24th anniversary of Discuss, takeaways from our Safety & Enforcement network event, new resources on climate proofing our urban forest, opportunities & news for London’s green space sector.

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December 19, 2025 at 11:57 AM
Our final vacancies round-up of the year features a wide range of roles, with a few closing real soon!

🟢 Green Hub Facilitator & Community Gardener, @bostse1.bsky.social
🟢 Nature Conservation Manager, @islington-council.bsky.social
🟢 Project Manager, @lewisham.gov.uk

See a full list here
December 5, 2025 at 4:39 PM
Young people visit parks less than any other age group and park management may be part of the reason. Dr Meredith Whitten's recent open-access paper shows how safety, maintenance and feeling “parks are for children” leave 16–25s disconnected. @urbanparksgirl.bsky.social
December 5, 2025 at 4:16 PM
24 years. 7,630 posts. Still going strong. 🎉

We’re celebrating the anniversary of Discuss — our email & meetings platform connecting 180+ green space professionals across London.

👉 Check out our reflection article and the *FULL* infographic here
November 29, 2025 at 9:44 AM
Parks are Britons’ favourite thing about where they live. Not the high street. Not heritage. Not community spirit.

New research from @moreincommonuk.bsky.social @thetcpa.bsky.social shows just how essential green space is to daily life & how strongly the public wants investment in it.
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November 27, 2025 at 11:09 AM
⏰ One week left to share your insights on two horticulture and landscape apprenticeships and help the Trailblazer Group refine the standards: tr.ee/apprenticesh...

#ShapeHortApprenticeships
Do you take on horticulture or landscape apprentices, or work with a contractor that does? Take 10 minutes to share your experience and help improve two apprenticeship standards by the Horticulture & Landscaping Trailblazer Group — have your say here!
November 18, 2025 at 3:48 PM
Our takeaways toolkit brings together the best bits from our Play & Playgrounds event for anyone involved in managing or improving playgrounds across London. There's much more on our Resources Hub!

🛝 Download the toolkit or explore the Resources Hub: tr.ee/rh-play
November 13, 2025 at 12:04 PM
From tree care to herd management, there’s a great mix of roles open this month across London’s green spaces, including some from @theroyalparks.bsky.social and @leevalleypark.bsky.social! 🌿
November 5, 2025 at 11:16 AM
Playgrounds, policy, and parks on the global stage 🌍

Catch the highlights from a busy season at Parks for London — and subscribe to get future issues delivered to your inbox!

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October 31, 2025 at 11:05 AM
We’re proud to support the #ForceOfNature campaign, now in full swing! If you are:
💼 a green space employer: pledge to take action towards more inclusive recruitment
🌱a jobseeker: explore job opportunities and career resources, or express your interest in Horticulture Bootcamps 2026

👉 Find out more
October 23, 2025 at 2:52 PM
How can London design, manage, and sustain great play spaces? We explored this at our September Play & Playgrounds event, where members of our #GreenSpaceOperationsNetwork shared their experiences of funding, maintenance, and asset management.

👉👉 Catch up via our takeaways toolkit
October 15, 2025 at 3:58 PM
The 2nd edition of Safer Parks: Improving Access for Women and Girls is now backed by Police Crime Prevention Initiatives, linking park design and crime prevention—offering practical steps to make public spaces safer and more inclusive.

📒 Find it on our Resources Hub
October 14, 2025 at 3:50 PM
Do you take on horticulture or landscape apprentices, or work with a contractor that does? Take 10 minutes to share your experience and help improve two apprenticeship standards by the Horticulture & Landscaping Trailblazer Group — have your say here!
October 13, 2025 at 4:12 PM
When life feels overwhelming, you might want to try stepping outside. In a park, surrounded by trees, light, and open sky, your breathing slows, your thoughts quiet, and your mind begins to rest. This #WorldMentalHealthDay, remember that wellbeing can be as close as your nearest park. 💚
October 10, 2025 at 11:22 AM
From community engagement and park patrols to conservation and horticulture, this month’s vacancies cover a wide range of roles across London’s green spaces.

👉 Explore these and more: tr.ee/vacancies
October 3, 2025 at 2:38 PM
🦌 New resource alert: @ldnwildlifetrust.bsky.social has published the London Deer Strategy, outlining a 4-year plan for managing wild deer in the capital.

👉Find it now in our Resources Hub
October 3, 2025 at 1:30 PM
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📣Have your say! The Draft London Local Nature Recovery Strategy is now out for consultation. Find out more: londonlnrs.commonplace.is and sign up to our LNRS webinar bit.ly/46uMMnx%F0%9...
London's Local Nature Recovery Strategy
The LNRS is part of a new system of spatial biodiversity strategies in England, required by law under the Environment Act 2021. London is one of the 48 regions tasked with creating this strategy.
londonlnrs.commonplace.is
September 30, 2025 at 11:18 AM
How can we make London’s ecological network bigger, better & more joined up? The GLA (@ldn-environment.bsky.social) has published a draft Local Nature Recovery Strategy – and wants your feedback on priorities and mapped opportunity areas.

🗓️ Deadline: 29 Oct 2025
ℹ️ More info
October 1, 2025 at 11:32 AM
Grow the next generation of horticultural leaders 🌿🛠️🧠

The new Level 5 Horticulture & Landscaping Technical Manager Apprenticeship helps develop skilled professionals ready to lead and manage parks, landscapes and gardens.

Learn more: tr.ee/new-apprenti...
September 23, 2025 at 12:03 PM