Talking Trees
Talking
Trees is a series of short videos aimed at raising awareness of the benefits of our
trees and the professionals who manage them. We talk to leading experts and generally interesting people who answer our questions on what inspired him to work with
trees, whether we'r...

17/11/2017

09:18
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Sustainable Water Management: Trees are part of the solution
Sustainable Water Management:
Trees are part of the solution A revised and updated guide produced by the Arboricultural Association and the London Tree Officers Association It is a well-established fact that amenity
trees (those found in gardens, parks, on streets and...

27/07/2023

08:34
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I would like to carry out work to trees on my property, do I need permission?
If your
trees are protected by a Tree Preservation Order, or you are within a Conservation Area, or the
trees are protected by a condition attached to a planning permission, then you will need consent for the works. Find out if your tree has a TPO More detailed informati...

24/11/2015

16:07
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What is the minimum distance to plant trees from a house?
If the building work proposed requires planning consent, all
trees which could potentially be affected by the development (including those off-site) should be assessed by an arboricultural consultant in accordance with British Standard BS5837
Trees in Relation to Construction...

26/10/2015

15:23
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How can I find out if the trees within my ownership are protected?
You can check to see if a property or area of land has a Tree Preservation Order on it, or if it is located within a Conservation Area, by looking at the council website or by contacting the local council (usually the planning department). If your tree is protected then you w...

24/11/2015

16:12
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Oak Processionary Moth FAQ
FAQ – Oak processionary moth interceptions and strengthened national measures July 2019 CURRENT SITUATION What is the current situation? The government’s Plant Health Service is dealing with findings of oak processionary moth caterpillars on recently imported oak
trees. A...

08/08/2019

14:37
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VETcert Videos: Further guidance on the management of veteran trees
These videos were produced by the Ancient Tree Forum and other partners in the VETcert project to encourage good practice in the management of ancient and other veteran
trees. The titles on practical management cover the following topics (view below): Introduction to fu...

27/08/2019

13:48
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Watering young trees in dry weather
Watering Young
Trees Young
trees need water to survive According to the Met Office rainfall between January and June 2022 was the lowest since 1976. Established mature
trees are able to find their own water. However, it is recommended that newly planted
trees...

30/04/2020

17:50
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How close can I build to my tree?
If the building work proposed requires planning consent, all
trees which could potentially be affected by the development (including those off-site) should be assessed by an arboricultural consultant in accordance with British Standard BS5837:2012
Trees in relation to design...

23/11/2015

17:04
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How close to my house should a tree be?
In spite of what you may read in newspapers or be told by insurance companies, there are no fixed minimum recommended distances that you should plant
trees of certain species from buildings. When choosing a tree or
trees to plant, you should give careful consideration to des...

23/11/2015

16:58
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