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Guides and articles on tree work, vegetation clearance and planting, written for the people who commission and manage that work.
LatestGuide · 30 September 2026
Bird nesting season in the UK: dates, the law and what it means for tree and clearance work
When the UK bird nesting season runs, what the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 protects, and how tree and clearance work is planned around active nests.
- 01 The dates
- 02 The law
- 03 On site
- 04 A nest on site
- 05 Planning ahead
Guide · 30 September 2026
Ash dieback: stages, symptoms and what landowners have to do
How to recognise ash dieback, the four stages of crown decline, what the law expects of tree owners and why affected ash is dismantled by machine.
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Article · 20 February 2026
What role does modern forestry—such as mixed species planting—play in UK rural economies and achieving net zero carbon?
Read about mixed-species planting and how a varied choice of trees and shrubs can support biodiversity and landscape resilience.
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