Trees and woodlands

Our Trees and Woodlands team takes care of thousands of public trees across the borough. We carry out tree surveys, maintenance, new tree planting, and implement strategies to protect our trees for future generations. We also provide advice on:

• Tree Preservation Orders
• Trees in conservation areas 
• Trees affected by development.

Report a tree problem

To report an issue with a tree, use the link below to find the right contact:

Report a tree problem

Trees and woodlands policy

Our policy explains how public trees are managed and provides guidance for managing your own trees. It supports our Climate and Ecological Emergency Strategy.

The policy also introduces the CAVAT (Capital Asset Value for Amenity Trees) valuation system, which places a monetary value on trees. If public trees are damaged or destroyed, we will seek compensation based on this value. 

Before starting any tree work, please check with our team to avoid penalties.

We have two policy documents:

•  Tree and Woodlands Policy Summary 2020-2025 (PDF 278KB) - this short document covers policy statements and common tree issues
•  Tree and Woodland Policy 2020-2025 (PDF 544KB) - our full policy document.

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