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Ash dieback firewood: what the official guidance covers before logs reach your wood burner
Official ash dieback guidance gives no seasoning time for logs. Here's what it does cover: assessment, safe felling, felling licences and replacing ash.
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National Forest planting days at Groby set for 14 November 2026 and 27 February 2027
Plant a Tree days at Brookvale Wood, Groby, on 14 November 2026 and 27 February 2027, and what the timing means for replacement planting at home.
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Trees near buildings: how close is too close, and what insurers expect
No fixed safe distance exists. Learn how soil, foundations and tree species affect subsidence risk, what cracks mean and who is liable for tree damage.
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Neighbour’s overhanging branches: who is responsible and what you can do
Who is responsible for a neighbour's tree, how far you can cut overhanging branches, and when protected tree rules apply in Leicestershire.
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How to spot the signs of ash dieback and what to do about weakened ash trees
Learn the signs of ash dieback, when a weakened ash becomes a safety concern, and what Leicestershire property owners should do next.
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Drone trial offers a glimpse of how ash dieback woodland could be restored
A Peak District drone-seeding trial shows how hard-to-reach ash-damaged woodland could be restored, with lessons for Leicestershire homeowners.
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