Conservation

Conservation areas

Conservation areas are areas of special architectural or historical interest

Countryside

Nature conservation is the protection and enhancement of wildlife and wild places

Listed buildings

Listed buildings are architecturally or historically important. Repairs and alterations to listed buildings must be carried out with consideration to protect the building's special interest. Buildings in conservation areas are different to listed buildings, although a listed building may be in a conservation area.

Local Agenda 21

Local plan for a sustainable 21st century including what you can do to help

Tree and hedgerow management

We have some responsibility for trees and woodlands within 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