see item below JK ________________________________ From: RICS Land Group [mailto:[log in to unmask]] Subject: Land news 14 April 2010 <http://news.rics.org/img/spacer.gif> <http://news.rics.org/img/spacer.gif> <http://news.rics.org/img/spacer.gif> <http://news.rics.org/img/spacer.gif> <http://news.rics.org/img/spacer.gif> Having trouble reading this email? 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This Guidance is for use by all surveyors irrespective of contamination, environmental, or sustainability proficiency. In the words of RICS president Max Crofts, it "will continue to underpin professional practice", commending it as he does to "both practitioners and clients". <http://news.rics.org/img/spacer.gif> <http://news.rics.org/img/spacer.gif> <http://news.rics.org/img/spacer.gif> <http://news.rics.org/img/spacer.gif> <http://news.rics.org/img/spacer.gif> <http://news.rics.org/img/spacer.gif> <http://news.rics.org/img/spacer.gif> <http://news.rics.org/img/spacer.gif> <http://news.rics.org/img/spacer.gif> <http://news.rics.org/img/dashed_line.gif> <http://news.rics.org/img/spacer.gif> Other top stories <http://news.rics.org/img/cms/bullet.gif> RICS Insurance Forum Conference, 18 May 2010 - London <http://news.rics.org/re?l=3b739pIy520zcIa> <http://news.rics.org/img/cms/bullet.gif> Rural Professional Group Update <http://news.rics.org/re?l=3b739pIy520zcIb> <http://news.rics.org/img/cms/bullet.gif> RICS Environment, Minerals & Waste Autumn Conference <http://news.rics.org/re?l=3b739pIy520zcIc> <http://news.rics.org/img/cms/bullet.gif> UK's Largest Carbon Neutral Development <http://news.rics.org/re?l=3b739pIy520zcId> <http://news.rics.org/img/spacer.gif> <http://news.rics.org/img/cms/bullet.gif> RICS Land Journal April 2010 <http://news.rics.org/re?l=3b739pIy520zcIe> <http://news.rics.org/img/cms/bullet.gif> Ordnance Survey GB Launches OS OpenData Web Portal <http://news.rics.org/re?l=3b739pIy520zcIf> <http://news.rics.org/img/cms/bullet.gif> Parish Councils to Boost Affordable Rural Housing <http://news.rics.org/re?l=3b739pIy520zcIg> <http://news.rics.org/img/cms/bullet.gif> RICS Valuation of Trees Guidance Note <http://news.rics.org/re?l=3b739pIy520zcIh> <http://news.rics.org/img/spacer.gif> <http://news.rics.org/img/dashed_line.gif> <http://news.rics.org/img/spacer.gif> <http://news.rics.org/img/spacer.gif> <http://news.rics.org/img/spacer.gif> <http://news.rics.org/img/spacer.gif> Geospatial Information and the Surveying Profession <http://news.rics.org/re?l=3b739pIy520zcIi> Geographic or geospatial information has become part of everyday life and is a growing worldwide phenomenon. No longer is GI the preserve of highly skilled professionals, instead many people in society use it on a daily basis, sometimes unknowingly. <http://news.rics.org/img/spacer.gif> <http://news.rics.org/img/spacer.gif> <http://news.rics.org/img/spacer.gif> <http://news.rics.org/img/spacer.gif> <http://news.rics.org/img/spacer.gif> Launch of Contaminated Land Guidance Note - rescheduled 24 May 2010 <http://news.rics.org/re?l=3b739pIy520zcIj> For those of you who were unable to attend, please note this event has been rescheduled. The Guidance Note is being launched at a free event to update members on key legislation and best practice in relation to a wide range of environmental issues, particularly contaminated land. <http://news.rics.org/img/spacer.gif> <http://news.rics.org/img/spacer.gif> <http://news.rics.org/img/spacer.gif> <http://news.rics.org/img/spacer.gif> <http://news.rics.org/img/spacer.gif> Land Surveyors needed for Haiti Recovery Programme <http://news.rics.org/re?l=3b739pIy520zcIk> RICS members will be aware of RICS' involvement in disaster recovery projects and close relationship with kindred organisations such as MapAction. 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