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National Joint Utilities Group (NJUG) Volume 4

Guidelines For The Planning, Installation And Maintenance Of Utility Apparatus In Proximity To Trees (Issue 2) – Operatives Handbook

NJUG volume 4 is a 2 page guide produced and published by the National Joint Utilities Group. It is intended for use by construction teams involved with the actual physical maintenance of services near trees but will also be of use to arboriculturists, architects, builders, engineers, planners and all others involved with the relationship between trees and underground services.

The documents details a method for controlling works at different distances (zones) from a tree. Clear instructions detailing what can and cannot be carried out in each zone is included.

NJUG Volume 4. 2 pages including diagrams. Published in 2007 and available direct from the National Joint Utilities Group, 30 Millbank, London, SW1P 4RD.

Jan 2008: The NJUG documents can be downloaded free of charge from the NJUG website.

See also Highways Act 1980