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You may need to make a 'works to trees' application if they’re protected by a ‘tree preservation order’ (TPO) or you live in a conservation area.
Earth Observation is the collection, analysis and presentation of information about planet Earth’s physical, chemical and biological systems via remote sensing technologies.
Images from space showing the European Remote Sensing Satellite (ERS-2) as it makes its return to Earth, have been released today by the UK Space Agency.
Case study on individual Union Modernisation Fund (UMF) round two project. It sought to respond to changing employment patterns and pilot a …
Explains the legislation governing Tree Preservation Orders and tree protection in conservation areas.
Read about the wide-reaching benefits that tree planting and woodland creation could bring to your farm.
Climate change is happening and is due to human activities; along with warming, many other changes are occurring such as melting polar ice, rising sea levels and more frequent floods, droughts and heatwaves.
What to do if you’re bringing plants and products like wood and timber into Great Britain, including what certificates you'll need.
This roadmap sets out the Defra Earth Observation Centre of Excellence vision for 2023 to 2028.
This roadmap sets out how we will integrate Earth Observation (EO) data into at least 5 of Defra’s policies by 2020.
Information on oak processionary moth for those who own or manage oak trees, including private tree and woodland owners as well as local authorities.
Get help to classify various types of wood for import and export.
The government has announced up to £47 million to boost activity and innovation in the UK earth observation sector this financial year (2023 to 2024), building on the investment package of almost £200 million announced in 2022.
The Subsidy Advice Unit (SAU) has published a report providing advice to the UK Space Agency (UKSA) concerning a proposed subsidy scheme, the Connectivity in Low Earth Orbit (C-LEO) Programme.
How to assess a planning application when there are ancient woodland, ancient trees or veteran trees on or near a proposed development site.
Rare earth metals are integral to the manufacture of the technologies required for the transition to a low-carbon economy
This paper investigates the relationship between the extent of a city’s subway network, its population and its spatial configuration
Explains key issues in implementing policy to protect and enhance the natural environment, including local requirements.
Information for those who own or manage ash trees, including private tree and woodland owners as well as local authorities.
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