Protecting trees and woodland
UK law does not give 100 percent protection to any ancient tree or ancient
woodland.
There are some designations that can be used to assist in your objection:
Tree Preservation Orders (TPOs) in England, Wales and Scotland.
Tree Preservation Orders (TPOs)
Even if a wood or tree is not covered by a TPO it is worth investigating whether
or not the site has any legal protection of its own such as a statutory
designation.
Any work involving trees on the following sites will need prior approval from
the relevant agency:
Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI or ASSI in Northern Ireland)
National Nature Reserve (NNRs)
Special Area of Conservation (SAC)
Special Area Of Protection
Tree Preservation Orders (TPOs) in Northern Ireland.
The Trust has produced a straightforward guidance on steps to take to safeguard
woods and trees under threat in Northern Ireland. The leaflet
Is your local wood under threat? How you can take action to protect it'
takes you through a series of key questions and identifies the best way to take
action.
Further information
Planning Policy Statement 9 - Biodiversity guidance for England
Trees in relation to construction are covered by a
British Standard BS 5837.
Tree Work is covered by
British Standard 3998 which is currently under review.
Hedgerow
trees and trees in fields regulations
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