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

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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

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i-Tree
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Tree Eco What is i-
Tree Eco? i-
Tree is a suite of open source, peer-reviewed and continuously improved software tools developed by the USDA Forest Service and collaborators to help urban foresters and planners assess and manage urban
tree populations and the ben...

30/10/2017

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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

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Tree Species Selection for Green Infrastructure: A Guide for Specifiers
Author:
Tree and Design Action Group How can we improve species selection so that we can provide our towns and cities with diverse and resilient palette of trees that are capable of thriving in challenging urban environments? This guide offers for the first time in the ...

14/02/2019

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What should I do if tree roots cause cracks in my driveway or drains and does it mean that my house
Tree roots typically grow close to the surface, and it is not uncommon for them to develop on the underside of hard surfaces such as driveways, which can lead to cracks developing through physical pressure. This damage is frequently superficial, and there is a range of option...

23/11/2015

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Should Ivy be removed from trees?
For many years, gardeners and arborists alike would, as a matter of common
tree maintenance, clear ivy from trees in order to remove the competition for light, water and nutrients, as well as the potential threat of the ivy totally smothering the
tree. However, in the light o...

23/11/2015

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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

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Are there any times of year when tree works should not be undertaken?
Ideally
tree works should not be undertaken during the spring time period, when the 'sap is rising' to enable the leaves to flush (come out) and photosynthesis to begin, and during the autumn, when the
tree is drawing nutrients back into itself from the leaves as they go bro...

24/11/2015

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A brief guide to tree work terminology and definitions
WHAT’S IN A WORD?
Tree pruning may be necessary to maintain a
tree in a safe condition, to remove dead branches, to promote growth, to regulate size and shape or to improve the quality of flowers, fruit or timber. Improper pruning can lead to trees becoming unsightly, dise...

24/11/2015

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