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Trees, Landscape Planning and Well-being

Published on April 27, 2012 By Dan Simpson

As a Tree Consultant, it is important to keep up with the latest research and advice regarding trees. The Forestry Commission recently published a practice guide titled ‘Greenspace Design for Health and Well-being’. It brings together research that has been building up for years, and presents case studies to help make the point. The guide [...]

Changes to TPO Legislation Imminent!

Published on March 16, 2012 By Dan Simpson

On 6th April 2012 section 193 of the Planning act 2008 kicks in, changing Tree Preservation Order (TPO) legislation. But what does this mean in practice? If you own trees or woodlands protected and there was some doubt about the validity of the order, then this should no longer be the case. This is because [...]