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First Steps in Trees and New Developments

Focuses on retaining trees on new developments through three principles: ‘understand’, ‘retain’ and ‘enhance’. It outlines the actions required by different stakeholders and the best time frame for their implementation, ultimately to integrate existing trees into new developments in order to achieve multiple benefits.
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At a time when pressure to provide new housing is high, it can seem daunting to make space for trees while meeting viability and housing number targets. Yet, by adhering to simple principles of good practice from pre- to post-planning, such an ambition can be met. This short guide explains how.
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