How do I report a problem with a tree on council land?
If you have any concerns or enquiries about a
tree on Council land, contact the Council directly. Find your local council .
24/11/2015
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What’s this fungus growing on my tree? Is it killing the tree and making it unsafe?
If your
tree is showing symptoms of ill health, which may be related to pest or disease, cultural or other reasons, you can send samples to the following organisations for analysis. Or consider engaging the service of an Arboricultural Association Registered Consultant or ...
23/11/2015
14:04
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My neighbours are unhappy that a tree growing in my garden overhangs their property and say that the
Under common law rights a neighbour can cut back any foliage that overhangs the boundary to the boundary line without reference to the owner of the
tree/shrub (this includes roots!). If the
tree is covered by a
Tree Preservation Order (TPO) or is growing within a Conservation...
24/11/2015
08:15
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How can I diagnose problems with my tree?
If your
tree is showing symptoms of ill health, which may be related to pest or disease, cultural or other reasons, samples may be sent to the following organisations for analysis. Please note: charges apply for these services. The Forestry Commission and its
tree health di...
13/12/2015
08:22
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Power to the Bump - support for new mothers
In 2016 the Equality and Human Rights Commission/Department for Business, Innovation and Skills published research findings, which showed that young women are more likely to experience particular negative and potentially discriminatory experiences related to their pregnancy a...
25/03/2019
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How can I get a Tree Preservation Order made on a tree that I think is at risk of being felled or da
Your local council is responsible for making
Tree Preservation Orders (TPO). You should contact your local authority and speak to the
tree officer or someone in the planning department who should determine whether the making of a TPO is appropriate. Find your local counci...
24/11/2015
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What are the typical services of an arboricultural contractor?
Services typically required of an arboricultural contractor are:
Tree maintenance operations including pruning, and related works to relevant British Standards (see our
Tree Work Terminology page)
Tree planting operations and aftercare/establishment programmes
Tree fell...
12/12/2015
21:43
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Can I stop my neighbour building close to my tree?
You may be able to depending on the importance of the
tree, the nature of the building proposed and distance between the proposed building and the
tree in question. If the building work proposed requires planning consent, all trees which could potentially be affected by the ...
23/11/2015
16:44
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I am worried that my neighbour’s tree is dangerous. What should I do?
If a
tree growing on someone else’s land causes injury to someone or damage to property then the owner may be liable. If you think your neighbour’s
tree might be dangerous then you should contact an arboricultural consultant for further advice. It is always best to settle a d...
24/11/2015
08:22
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I have a tree which is outside my boundary and not under my control - whose responsibility is it?
The law is very clear with regard to a
tree owner’s ‘duty of care’: Legally, the owner of the land is responsible for trees growing on their land. If the
tree is growing on Council owned or managed land then you should contact your local Council.
24/11/2015
08:18
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