Greenbelt’s first full year of membership of BALI has culminated with The Buntings, one of our best loved developments, becoming a national winner for the prestigious Nature Conservation & Biodiversity Enhancement award.

The announcement was made at the 46th National Landscape Awards ceremony at JW Marriott Grosvenor House in London.

Located in coastal Devon, The Buntings is named in honour of the rare passerine songbirds who make their home there. Having come back from the brink of extinction in the 1980s, they remain listed by the RSPB with a red conservation status, meaning they are still in need of "urgent action".


Speaking from the awards ceremony, Alex Garrett, Greenspace Development Director (UK), commented: “It’s incredibly gratifying for our Buntings development to be recognised in this way by BALI and the panel of judges at what is the largest landscaping awards event in Europe.

“We are proud to have a very strong focus on sustainability and biodiversity – and, thanks to Greenbelt and the award-winning work of Tony Benger Landscaping, we have been able to provide the best possible environment for the Cirl Buntings not only to survive but thrive.

“The development has major areas set aside as rough grassed wildlife habitat and they enjoy a grazing regime as recommended by an expert ecologist, creatively maintaining a diverse sward. This also keeps mechanical costs and emissions to a minimum.

“Many congratulations to Tony Benger Landscaping, who was also a national winner in the Grounds Maintenance Free Public Access award for their work in Cranbrook Country Park.”

Established in 1972, BALI (the British Association of Landscape Industries) promotes, supports and inspires accredited members to be leaders of an environmentally, ethically and commercially sustainable landscape services industry.

BALI’s Code of Conduct also includes our pledge to achieve and maintain the highest standards of business and professional expertise and to operate in an environmentally, ethically, and commercially sustainable manner.

Find out more about our work in biodiversity and The Buntings here.