Verbal abuse, Trolling on Social Media and Defamation: Legal Pointers
If anyone posts or says something that makes you feel uncomfortable or which upsets you or makes you angry, report it: Every social media platform (Twitter, Facebook, Instagram etc.) has a reporting section that you should use for any abuse received online. There are variou...
25/03/2019
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Can I get my neighbour to cut back or reduce the height of their trees or hedge?
In most situations the simple answer to this is no . You have a common law right to prune back parts
of a tree or hedge growing over the boundary into your property (subject to any
legal restrictions being overcome first such as Tree Preservation Orders or conservation area...
23/11/2015
15:36
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A brief guide to legislation for trees
The following advice applies to England only and is for guidance purposes only. Some
trees are protected by legislation, and it is essential that you establish the
legal status
of trees prior to carrying out works to them. Unauthorised work to protected
trees could lead to pr...
24/11/2015
15:53
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Branches or roots from my neighbour’s tree are growing over my boundary. What can I do?
Under ‘common law’, you may be able to prune branches and roots which grow over your boundary. However, you also have a
legal duty to take ‘reasonable care’ whilst undertaking any works and you may be liable if you damage the tree or cause it to become unstable. It is therefo...
24/11/2015
08:11
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Personal Fall Protection Systems
.blueBorder {border: 6px solid #1389d9;} Background and Implications for the Industry This page provides a summary
of the HSE decision on two-rope working and some
of the most significant implications for the industry. For a more detailed background on how and why this de...
03/09/2019
10:32
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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 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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Can I stop my neighbour building close to my tree?
You may be able to depending on the importance
of the tree, the nature
of the building proposed and distance between the proposed building and the tree in question. If the building work proposed requires planning consent, all
trees which could potentially be affected by the ...
23/11/2015
16:44
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Choosing your Arborist (Tree Surgeon)
Choosing your Arborist (Tree Surgeon) Find your nearest ARB Approved Arborist (Tree Surgeon) GOOD CLIMBING PRACTICE BAD CLIMBING PRACTICE If tree work is not done properly it could lead to: INJURY to people * DAMAGE to property * SERIOUS HARM to ...
02/12/2015
15:39
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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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