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SoilsCon returns in 2024

September 6, 2023/in News, Press Release/by Admin

SoilsCon returns in 2024: After a four-year break, during which time the world has experienced pandemic, dramatic changes to its climate patterns, and major advances in science and technology, SoilsCon – the landscape industry’s ‘go to’ conference for soil-related topics – is returning. The one-day conference will take place on Wednesday, 28th February 2024, at […]

Ryan Beck joins ICL

September 6, 2023/in News, Press Release/by Lucy Nicholls

Ryan Beck joins ICL: ICL is delighted to announce the appointment of Ryan Beck as the new Technical Area Sales Manager, covering Scotland. Ryan brings with him a wealth of experience and expertise, having spent several years in the turf industry, making him a valuable addition to the ICL team. Ryan’s journey in the turf […]

SoilsCon returns in 2024

September 6, 2023/in News, Press Release/by Admin

Ryan Beck joins ICL

September 6, 2023/in News, Press Release/by Lucy Nicholls

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SoilsCon returns in 2024

September 6, 2023/in News, Press Release/by Admin

SoilsCon returns in 2024: After a four-year break, during which time the world has experienced pandemic, dramatic changes to its climate patterns, and major advances in science and technology, SoilsCon – the landscape industry’s ‘go to’ conference for soil-related topics – is returning.

The one-day conference will take place on Wednesday, 28^th February 2024, at the elegant Phyllis Court in Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire. Organised by soil scientist and landscape consultant Tim O’Hare, it promises landscape architects and specifiers, housebuilders, landscape contractors and designers, developers, topsoil manufacturers, local government officers, and professionals from the wider industry, a day of invaluable professional development, discussion and debate, with presentations by some of the leading experts in their respective fields.

SoilsCon returns in 2024

So far, the SoilsCon 2024 speaker line-up features:

Tim O’Hare, Principal Consultant, Tim O’Hare Associates

Tim White, Senior Associate, Tim O’Hare Associates

Dr Iain Gould, Associate Professor in Soil Science, University of Lincoln

Helen Elks-Smith, Principal, Elk-Smith Landscape & Garden Design

Jennifer Mui, Director, MRG Studio

Katherine Iles (Principal Engineer) and Ryan Coghlan (Senior Landscape Architect), ARUP

Subjects will include:

Soil health and functions in landscapes – a practical approach
Soil requirements for Biodiversity Net Gain typologies
Soil organic matter and carbon sequestration
The challenges of garden construction
Species-rich soils – a National Trust case study
Biochar and Dolerite – the science behind these soil conditioners

A Soil Surgery, popular with delegates at previous SoilsCon events, will be held during the day’s networking periods with members of the Tim O’Hare Associates team on hand to help delegates with their specific soil issues.

The final programme and conference details will be issued shortly but to express your interest in attending, please email sharon.frost@toha.co.uk or call 01491 822653.

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Ryan Beck joins ICL

September 6, 2023/in News, Press Release/by Lucy Nicholls

Ryan Beck joins ICL: ICL is delighted to announce the appointment of Ryan Beck as the new Technical Area Sales Manager, covering Scotland.

Ryan brings with him a wealth of experience and expertise, having spent several years in the turf industry, making him a valuable addition to the ICL team.

Ryan Beck joins ICL

Ryan’s journey in the turf industry began at Broomieknowe Golf Club, where he worked as a greenkeeper. He then joined The Honourable Company of Edinburgh Golfers (Muirfield). Ryan’s career progressed to the position of Head Greenkeeper at Melville Golf Club.

Drawing from his vast experience as a greenkeeper, Ryan later transitioned to the trade side of the industry with Fleet Line Markers and then Aitkens.

In his new role as the Technical Area Sales Manager for Scotland, Ryan will be responsible for overseeing sales activities, building and maintaining relationships with clients, and providing expert guidance on ICL’s range of innovative turf solutions.

“I am excited to be joining such a high-profile company and market leader in ICL,” Ryan expressed. “I look forward to meeting customers and relish the opportunities that this role offers.”

ICL, with its commitment to excellence and cutting-edge turf solutions, is confident that Ryan’s appointment will further strengthen its presence in Scotland and reinforce its position as a market leader in the turf industry.

For more information, please visit www.icl-growingsolutions.uk

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SoilsCon returns in 2024

Ryan Beck joins ICL

SoilsCon returns in 2024

Ryan Beck joins ICL

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SoilsCon returns in 2024

SoilsCon returns in 2024: After a four-year break, during which time the world has experienced pandemic, dramatic changes to its climate patterns, and major advances in science and technology, SoilsCon – the landscape industry’s ‘go to’ conference for soil-related topics – is returning.

Ryan Beck joins ICL

Ryan Beck joins ICL: ICL is delighted to announce the appointment of Ryan Beck as the new Technical Area Sales Manager, covering Scotland.

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