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The council has a grounds maintenance team, who carries out appropriate tree care and maintenance to council owned trees.

Trees with  preservation orders or within conservation areas are protected under a range of legislation that makes it an offence to carry out any work on those trees without permission from the council.

Trees that grow in council owned property or on public open spaces are also protected as they are deemed as council property. Anyone willfully damaging these can be prosecuted.

Trees and development work
You should make sure that trees surrounding any development sites are protected by fencing.  Please refer to the guide in the attachments box for further information.

If you have any queries or would like advice about tree care or protected trees, take a look at the  frequently asked questions page or contact us using the details at the bottom of this page.

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