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, ...
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Sarah Dodd The Tree Lawyer Podcasts

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03 - Whitewebbs Oak, Heritage Trees and the Social Contract We Didn’t Know We Had
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55:14In 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 stro…
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02 - Women in Arboriculture - Real Talk with Emma Cockshott
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33:06In 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, …
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01 - The Sycamore Gap Trial - A Turning Point for Tree Law
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22:04Episode 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 tu…
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