Alan North has joined English Heritage as head gardener of the grounds, pleasure gardens and organic kitchen garden at Audley End House in Saffron Walden.
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I find myself in a difficult situation. A few weeks ago I was fortunate to be present to hear details of imminent changes to regulations concerning Oak Processionary Moth (OPM) and oak trees. I heard details, asked questions and probed the implications of these changes. That may not sound like a difficult position to be in, yet I am uneasy.
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