By David Khoury and Ian Turner
Maintaining expansive and diverse landscapes such as those at the Australian Botanic Garden Mount Annan (ABGMA) is no small feat. Covering 416 hectares on Dharawal Country in south-west Sydney, the Garden balances the needs of natural woodland conservation, open lawns, curated plant displays and visitor infrastructure.… Continue reading
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Manual labour looks ‘safe’ for the moment until AI generated efficiencies free up more investment in automation (Image: John Fitzsimmons - KonzeptVZ)
By John Fitzsimmons
Almost every time you commence work these days you will engage with AI, an increasingly familiar acronym for artificial intelligence. Some are hopeful that this powerful technology will improve their working lives, whilst others are concerned about the future of their jobs.… Continue reading
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Screenshot of a search for trees suitable for Canning Vale, a suburb of Perth, WA (Image: Supplied by author)
By Samantha Newton
Our cities are increasingly challenged by expanding human population and climate change. Resilient urban green spaces are recognised as critical for the development and sustainability of liveable cities for the future, providing a range of ecosystem services and benefits.… Continue reading
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In 2007 all company activities were combined in the revolutionary Priva Campus Building in De Lier, Netherlands
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Dutch company Priva last month marked its 65th year of business with a list of major new products and technical developments at Green Tech 2024 in Amsterdam.
Priva was founded in 1959 by Jan Prins and his uncle Cor Valk as Valk en Prins to import heaters for greenhouses; heaters that were safer and cleaner to use than existing solutions.… Continue reading
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