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No stakes, yielding guards and raw woodchip

13/03/2026

A tree is mostly sunlight, water and carbon dioxide standing up. Trees are the perfect examples of how nature ignores humans.

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New and revised Technical Guides: an update

13/03/2026

It is now just over a year since work began on developing the Association’s Technical Guides.

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BS 5837: the revision

12/03/2026

Following a successful public consultation on BS 5837, the revision panel has been making progress.

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Assessing biodiversity value of trees

12/03/2026

The role of the arboriculturist is to help others to maximise the benefits of trees.

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Professional bodies urge closer partnership with government

12/03/2026

A coalition of UK professional and membership bodies calls on the government to work more closely with the sector to boost skills

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Current threats to plane trees

12/03/2026

London plane trees are a striking visual component of many streets, parks and garden squares, providing great visual amenity.

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Updated Radio Frequency Safety Guidance for Arborists

10/03/2026

The Mast & Tower Safety (MATS) Group has released Issue 3 (August 2025) of its guidance note

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Scotland

Scotland Branch and ATF Summer Forum 2026

06/03/2026

The Scotland Branch, in association with the Ancient Tree Forum (ATF), is delighted to announce the Summer Forum 2026

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Scotland

Scotland Branch and ATF Summer Forum 2026

06/03/2026

The Scotland Branch, in association with the Ancient Tree Forum (ATF), is delighted to announce the Summer Forum 2026

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Nominations invited for the Association Awards 2026

10/02/2026

The deadline for nominations for the 2026 awards is Monday 29 June

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