Tree works

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Tree strategy and policies

Trees are a fundamental part of both the urban and rural environment. We are responsible for management and protection of:

  • over 700 Tree Preservation Orders (TPOs)
  • 32 conservation areas

Tree Strategy

Tree Strategy (PDF, 672.77 KB)

Our tree strategy recognises the importance and benefits of trees. This includes mitigating the effects of climate change such as:

  • reducing flooding risks and the ‘urban heat island effect’
  • lowering pollution levels

The strategy aims to guide future planning for our tree population and ensure a consistent, high quality approach is taken to tree management across the area. 

Tree Management Policies

Tree Management Policies (PDF, 393.16 KB)

Our tree management policies highlights issues and management plans associated with both urban and woodland trees. It also includes both privately and publicly owned trees.