TPOs, Wildlife Countryside Act 1981, BREEAM

Question 1

What are Tree Protection Orders

Answer 1

Where trees and woodland are legally protected from unauthorised removal and damage

Question 2

Who creates TPOs

Answer 2

Local planning authorities can create tree protection orders for trees and groups of trees

Question 3

Key points of Wildlife and Countyside act 1981

Answer 3

Forbids the murder or injury of protected species and their nests, protects important habitats, regulates non-native invasive species, gives rights to access area and countryside

Question 4

What does BREEAM stand for

Answer 4

Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Methodology

Question 5

Purpose of BREEAM

Answer 5

To promote sustainable development; evaluates energy, water, material, waste and land use as well as transportation and pollution

Question 6

How are projects rated on the BREEAM scale

Answer 6

From pass to outstanding based on how they evaluate criteria