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Tree Protection Order: Planning and Development A Tree Preservation Order (TPO) is usually made by a local planning authority to protect individual trees or woodland from deliberate destruction or damage. This includes uprooting, felling, topping, lopping or any other...

Root Protection Area: What is it and why is it important?If you are considering developing an area of land or carrying out construction work in an area within close proximity to trees, you will need to work out and establish the root protection areas (RPA). It is...

Tree Constraints Plan: BS5837:2012 Tree SurveysA BS5837:2012 Tree Survey and Tree Constraints plan will be required for informing plans for a development site. A tree constraints plan is a tool used to assist in development, which helps to maximise the available space...

Contact us today for a free quote.BS5837: Survey for Planning and Development When planning or altering land or property that is close to trees, you may be required to complete a BS5837 tree survey. BS5837 is the British Standard for Trees in relation to design,...

Arboricultural Impact Assessment for Planning and DevelopmentWhat is an Arboricultural Impact Assessment?In the early stages of a development project, developers must consider the potential impact that their proposal may have on the surrounding environment. One of the...

Tree Condition Survey for Developers & Property OwnersLandowners who have trees on any part of their land have a legal duty of care to ensure that those trees are safe. The Occupiers Liability Act 1984 states that the owner of a premises will be liable for any...

Contact us today for a free quote.BREEAM Assessment: Achieve the 'Excellent' rating for your developmentBREEAM, which stands for Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method, is a sustainability assessment method that is widely used, which informs...

Biodiversity Net Gain Manchester: How we can assistBiodiversity net gain Manchester Biodiversity net gain is an approach to development whereby developers consider the environmental impact a project will have in terms of biodiversity. It aims to ensure the...

Contact us today for a free quote.Biodiversity Net Gain Bolton: How we can assistBiodiversity net gain Bolton Biodiversity net gain refers to the process whereby a development project considers the environmental impact in terms of biodiversity. It aims to ensure the...