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Trees in a Pod
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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Adam Cormack
Adam Cormack is Head of Campaigning at the Woodland Trust, where he leads work on urban trees, ancient and veteran tree protection, and public policy.
With a background in communications and over 15 years in the environmental sector, Adam is passionate about the intersection between people and nature.
He has played a key role in bringing national attention to high-profile tree cases like the Whitewebbs Oak and is a leading voice in the movement for stronger legal protection for the UK’s most treasured trees.
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Emma Cockshott
Emma Cockshott is the co-director of Treetops Devegetation Services, a busy arboricultural company based in Lancashire. After starting her career in banking, Emma brought her organisational and leadership skills into the world of trees, helping to grow the family business into a trusted name working with councils, housing associations, and private clients across the North West.
Emma manages everything from emergency storm response to ongoing council contracts, and brings a practical, grounded perspective to arboriculture. Passionate about sustainability, she’s a strong advocate for timber reuse, local collaboration, and building long-term client relationships.
As one of the few women leading a business in a male-dominated industry, Emma is also keen to see more women and young people enter the arb world — and believes early education and community outreach are key.