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Tree and hedgerow management

We have some responsibility for trees and woodlands within York. Trees within conservation areas and trees that are of visual value can be protected by tree preservation orders.

Woodlands are protected by forestry legislation overseen by the Forestry Commission.

In this section:

  • Hedgerows
    Advice if you want to move a hedgerow
  • High hedges
    We have powers to deal with complaints about high hedges in York
  • Tree preservation orders
    Tree Preservation Orders (TPOs) can be placed on any suitable tree, including trees on private land. A TPO can cover a single tree, groups of trees or woodlands but not hedges or shrubs
  • Trees in parks
    We have responsibility for approximately 20,000 trees within the city of York in parks, strays, nature reserves, pockets of public open spaces and woodlands
  • Trees in conservation areas
    Trees in conservation areas are protected and you need permission if you want to cut down or carry out work on one

Contact

Countryside service
Directorate of City Strategy
9 St Leonard's Place, York YO1 7ET
tel: (01904) 551662
email: natural.environment
@york.gov.uk

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