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Significant rainfall restores most water supplies
Rainfall has been restored in 30 catchments, reducing drought-likeliness.
Changes to oak processionary moth management zones
There are new changes coming into force this year that impact moving large oak trees within the Oak Processionary Moth management zones in the South East of England.
Forestry Industry Safety Accord shares safety alert
A safety alert was issued following an accident involving a chainsaw.
Animal and Plant Health Agency Science Blog
APHA release plant health blog post.
Arboricultural works permitted to use rebated fuel
Access to red diesel reinstated for arborists - but not the landscape industry.
VAT liability and exemptions for landscape work
Learn how a select group of landscape works are zero-rated, but not all.
Defra issue reminder regarding place of destination (PoD) requirements
A reminder to ensure designated PoD sites meet the criteria for effective inspections.
Local council fined after fatal injury of school caretaker
A recent fatal fall from small ladder highlights the importance of assessing working at height
Defra release update to OPM management zones
From 8th March 2023, Defra is introducing changes to the operational boundaries for OPM management zones
DVSA release the latest Light trailer compliance report
Learn how half of the trailers checked as part of this survey by the DVSA failed to pass