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Trees in a Pod

Sarah Dodd - The Tree Lawyer

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Frequency: 1 episode/82d. Total Eps: 6

Trees in a Pod – The Tree Law Podcast

Hosted by Sarah Dodd, founder and CEO of Tree Law, Trees in a Pod explores the complex, fascinating world where trees and the law collide. From high-profile trials like the Sycamore Gap case to the everyday legal battles around roots, branches, boundaries and planning disputes, Sarah brings clarity, curiosity and expertise to each episode.

With over two decades of legal experience and a deep commitment to environmental justice, Sarah unpacks real cases, interviews key voices in the sector, and explains how the law can both protect and challenge the natural world around us.

Whether you’re a tree officer, solicitor, insurer, landowner, or just someone who cares about trees, this podcast will help you see our legal landscape – and our landscapes – in a whole new light.

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05 - Lantra’s Lifework: From Chainsaw Certs to Championing Inclusion

Wednesday, November 26, 2025 • Duration 58:18

In this episode of Trees in a Pod, I’m joined by Mandy Keech and Clegg Gifford from Lantra - the organisation behind many of the UK’s land-based training standards. We talk about what it really means to be “competent” in arboriculture, why training isn't just a box-ticking exercise, and how Lantra is working to create more inclusive, accessible pathways into the tree industry.

Mandy shares her experience in curriculum development and the importance of supporting learners from all walks of life, while Clegg reflects on how vital it is to balance skills, safety and sustainability in fast-changing landscapes.

If you've ever wondered who decides what “qualified” looks like in our sector - or how we make space for the next generation of tree professionals - this conversation is for you.

🎧 Plus: why a chainsaw ticket is more than just a card, how mental health fits into competency frameworks, and what Lantra’s vision is for the future of environmental training.

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I’d love to hear your thoughts. You can leave me a voice message at www.speakpipe.com/treelaw – your questions or reflections might even feature in a future episode.

🎧 Huge thanks to Mike at Making Digital Real for producing and editing this episode to such a high standard.

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04 - Cracks in the System - Subsidence, Climate and the Hidden Role of Trees with Dr Tim Farewell

Season 1 · Episode 4

Thursday, July 3, 2025 • Duration 41:11

In this episode, I’m joined by Dr Tim Farewell, Director of MapleSky Environment and Infrastructure, to explore the invisible forces beneath our feet. We dig into the science of subsidence, the role of clay soils, and how climate change is reshaping risk across the UK.

We also talk about infrastructure resilience, insurance models, public perception, and the complex relationship between trees, property and heat. From the rise of wildfires to the limits of AI in subsidence cases, this episode brings together law, data and lived experience.

If you’ve ever wondered how a tree might be saving your street or cracking your foundations, this one’s for you.

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• The Response of Three Soils to Water (YouTube Video) – A simple, visual explanation of how different soils shrink and swell with moisture, featuring Tim and his daughter.

• MapleSky Environment & Infrastructure – Learn more about Tim Farewell’s work in subsidence modelling, infrastructure resilience and environmental data.

• Extreme Heat and Mortality in Europe (Nature Medicine) – A research article exploring the health impacts of rising temperatures across Europe.

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I’d love to hear your thoughts. You can leave me a voice message at www.speakpipe.com/treelaw – your questions or reflections might even feature in a future episode.

🎧 Huge thanks to Mike at Making Digital Real for producing and editing this episode to such a high standard.

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03 - Whitewebbs Oak, Heritage Trees and the Social Contract We Didn’t Know We Had

Season 1 · Episode 3

Friday, June 13, 2025 • Duration 55:14

In this episode of Trees in a Pod, I’m joined by Adam Cormack from the Woodland Trust. Together, we unpack the Whitewebbs Oak felling, the story behind the Haringey Plane, and why certain trees strike such a deep emotional chord with the public.

We explore legal grey areas, the limits of tree protection tools like TPOs, and the urgent need for stronger policy. Adam also shares insights into “tree equity,” why ancient trees fall through the cracks of our current systems, and how high-profile cases like Sycamore Gap are reshaping the legal and cultural landscape.

This is a reflective, in-depth conversation that blends law, lived experience, and the quiet power of trees to mirror our values back to us.

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Valuing and Protecting Important Trees Outside Woodlands - The Tree Council

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I’d love to hear your thoughts. You can leave me a voice message at www.speakpipe.com/treelaw – your questions or reflections might even feature in a future episode.

🎧 Huge thanks to Mike at Making Digital Real for producing and editing this episode to such a high standard.

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02 - Women in Arboriculture - Real Talk with Emma Cockshott

Season 1 · Episode 2

Thursday, May 29, 2025 • Duration 33:06

In this episode of Trees in a Pod, I speak with Emma Cockshott, co-director of Treetops Devegetation Services in Lancashire. Emma shares her journey from banking into arboriculture, giving us an honest and practical insight into what life is like running a busy vegetation management business in the North West.

We talk about common client concerns, the reality of ash dieback, how councils differ in managing protected trees, and what it was like handling hundreds of emergency calls during a summer storm. Emma also lifts the lid on how timber gets reused locally and why attracting more women into the industry remains a challenge.

If you're curious about what tree work really looks like on the ground, this one is for you. Thoughtful, grounded and full of lived experience.

🎙️ Enjoying the podcast?

I’d love to hear your thoughts. You can leave me a voice message at www.speakpipe.com/treelaw – your questions or reflections might even feature in a future episode.

🎧 Huge thanks to Mike at Making Digital Real for producing and editing this episode to such a high standard.

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01 - The Sycamore Gap Trial - A Turning Point for Tree Law

Season 1 · Episode 1

Thursday, May 15, 2025 • Duration 22:04

Episode 1: The Sycamore Gap Trial - A Turning Point for Tree Law

In this solo debut, Sarah Dodd, founder of Tree Law, unpacks the Sycamore Gap trial: the events, the courtroom drama, and what it all means for the future of tree protection in the UK.

With unique behind-the-scenes detail and legal context, Sarah explores how this high-profile case turned the felling of a single tree into international news.

She also shares her take on tree valuation, possible sentencing outcomes, and what comes next.

Essential listening for anyone who cares about trees, justice, or both.

🎙️ Enjoying the podcast?

I’d love to hear your thoughts. You can leave me a voice message at www.speakpipe.com/treelaw – your questions or reflections might even feature in a future episode.

🎧 Huge thanks to Mike at Making Digital Real for producing and editing this episode to such a high standard.

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06 - The Original Bramley Apple Tree: Can Britain's Most Famous Apple Tree Be Saved? | Dan Llywelyn Hall

Season 1 · Episode 6

Saturday, June 27, 2026 • Duration 37:46

The original Bramley apple tree is one of Britain's most important living landmarks.

Every Bramley apple grown around the world today can trace its origins back to this single tree in Southwell, Nottinghamshire. Yet despite its extraordinary history and cultural significance, its future has recently been at the centre of a passionate campaign.

In this episode, I sit down with artist and environmental campaigner Dan Llywelyn Hall, who became closely involved in the effort to protect the original Bramley apple tree and raise awareness of its importance.

We discuss the remarkable history of the tree, why it matters far beyond horticulture, the campaign to save it, and what its story tells us about how we protect the UK's most important heritage trees.

We also explore Tree Preservation Orders, conservation areas, public access to historic trees, and whether our current legal protections are enough to safeguard these irreplaceable living landmarks for future generations.

If you've ever wondered why some trees become part of our national identity, this is a conversation you won't want to miss.

🎙️ Enjoying the podcast?

I’d love to hear your thoughts. You can leave me a voice message at www.speakpipe.com/treelaw – your questions or reflections might even feature in a future episode.

🎧 Huge thanks to Mike at Making Digital Real for producing and editing this episode to such a high standard.

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