Tree inspector, perhaps, registered land (6,5)

I believe the answer is:

copper beech

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'tree' is the definition.
(copper beech is a kind of tree)

I cannot understand how the remainder of the clue works.

(Other definitions for copper beech that I've seen before include "Purplish-leaved tree" , "Never-green tree" , "Tree with dark-coloured leaves" , "Always autumn for this tree?" , "Tree with reddish leaves" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.

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