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CDM compliance amongst landscape professionals
CDM is relevant to landscape projects: use BALI's resources to learn how to negotiate the regulations

Management of ash trees in light of ash dieback disease
Management practices to reflect risk posed by diseased specimens

Tax reforms associated with double-cab pick-up trucks
Another tax U-turn for double-cab pick-up vehicles

Importance of risk assessments & method statement webinar and templates
Importance of risk assessment highlighted in recent incident

BALI website updated to reflect latest OPM guidance
Detailed instructions on BALI website to help operators understand their responsibilities

Defra launch service to check plant health information and import rules
Online service helps stakeholders find vital information quickly

Updates from Government regarding Oak Processionary Moth and Ips Typographus
The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs has provided further clarity to the Association, supporting their announcements to changes on Oak Processionary Moth and Ips Typographus policies.

Crown Censure issued following soldier’s fatal accident: Working on Slopes reminder
An investigation by the HSE revealed that the training course involved hazardous activities, which created a risk of vehicle rollovers.

Defra issue OPM reminder ahead of planting season
Reminder of movement restrictions associated with large oak trees.

Ips Typographus update: prohibition on spruce planting for landscapers
Effective from 29 October 2024, a prohibition on spruce planting will be enforced across the demarcated area in southeast England and East Anglia.