Pendle Borough Council
Market Street, Nelson, Lancashire BB9 7LG
Tel: 01282 661661 Fax: 01282 661130
Tree Preservation
The Office of the Deputy Prime Minister has issued a document entitled "Protected Trees - a Guide to Tree Preservation Procedures."
A copy of the document can be downloaded from this page. You will need Acrobat reader to be able to view the document.
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Protected Trees - A Guide to Tree Preservation Procedures |
Local planning authorities have specific powers to protect trees by making tree preservation orders, although the Forestry Commission is responsible for the control of felling generally.
Special provisions also apply to trees within conservation areas designated by local planning authorities.
This leaflet is written for the benefit of tree owners, the general public and amenity groups and answers some of the most common questions about tree preservation procedures.
Trees and Woodland
Pendle Borough Council recognises the importance and amenity function of trees and woodlands and seeks to facilitate their planting where appropriate.
Aside from their obvious aesthetic value, trees and woodland provide a range of other important benefits including environmental, economic, social and education benefits.
Woodland cover is Pendle is low in comparison to regional and national coverage so the planting of new woodland is proactively encouraged. Such woodland, however, must comprise locally native species, be suitably sited and meet design criteria set down by the Forestry Commission.
Grants to assist in the planting of woodland are available from the Forestry Commission and ELWOOD (of which Pendle Borough Council is a partner). For advice on woodland planting and grants available, please contact Pendle Borough Council Environment team at Nelson Town Hall or on (01282) 661729 or go to the ELWOOD web page, at www.eastlancswoodlands.org.uk
