Professional bodies define direction

摘要

The Institute of Horticulture % (loH) and the Society of Chemical Industry's (SCI's) Horticulture Group have made headlines over the past year. Both groups have made progress on what they want to do to promote horticulture, following months of uncertainty after a contentious vote by loH members against a merger with the bigger SCI last year (HW, 13 December). The loH, under president-elect Heather Barrett-Mold, has set up the Way Forward working group to negotiate partnerships across the industry. She has met with many industry bodies in an attempt to make partnerships that will protect the institute.