So what actions can contractors take to ensure compliance to the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981?
A few things that contractors should consider putting in place: Tool box talk in regards to nesting
birds: what to look for and what to do if there is nesting activity within the
trees or vegetation being worked on. Record on all pre-works wildlife assessments e.g. ‘no nest...
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When is the bird nest season?
The ‘Bird Nesting Season’ is officially from February until August (Natural England) and it is recommended that vegetation works (tree or hedge cutting) or site clearance should be done outside of the nesting season. However, in reality the nesting period may start before thi...
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What birds are protected?
There is often the misconception that some
birds are exempt from protection i.e. feral pigeons, magpies, crows etc., but this is not the case: All wild
birds are protected under the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 (as amended) whilst they are actively nesting or roosting...
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Benefits of Urban Trees
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So what can we expect if we find ourselves in breach of the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 act?
Magistrates’ Courts operate a tiered fines system dependent on the seriousness of the offence. This could be up to £5000 or for the most serious offences an unlimited amount. Other alternative punishments issued by Magistrates’ Courts include a community sentence like unpaid ...
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Help for arborists
Help for Arborists is a library of generic and arb-specific guidance resources available for members to download and use. Help for arborists Here you can find generic HSE guidance and also the AA’s arb-specific guidance in the form of templates, proformas and associated ...
10/12/2015
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Talking Trees
Talking
Trees is a series of short videos aimed at raising awareness of the benefits of our
trees and the professionals who manage them. We talk to leading experts and generally interesting people who answer our questions on what inspired him to work with
trees, whether we'r...
17/11/2017
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Sustainable Water Management: Trees are part of the solution
Sustainable Water Management:
Trees are part of the solution A revised and updated guide produced by the Arboricultural Association and the London Tree Officers Association It is a well-established fact that amenity
trees (those found in gardens, parks, on streets and...
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I would like to carry out work to trees on my property, do I need permission?
If your
trees are protected by a Tree Preservation Order, or you are within a Conservation Area, or the
trees are protected by a condition attached to a planning permission, then you will need consent for the works. Find out if your tree has a TPO More detailed informati...
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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...
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