{"id":802,"date":"2017-11-16T16:45:25","date_gmt":"2017-11-16T16:45:25","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.gardenbusters.co.uk\/?p=802"},"modified":"2018-01-31T17:30:36","modified_gmt":"2018-01-31T17:30:36","slug":"tree-preservation-orders-what-you-need-to-know","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gardenbusters.co.uk\/news\/tree-preservation-orders-what-you-need-to-know\/","title":{"rendered":"Tree preservation orders \u2013 what you need to know"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Houses, warehouses, roads \u2013 there is a lot of competition for space in our communities but spare a thought for the humble tree.<\/p>\n<p>Development, unfortunately, often comes at a price for nature.<\/p>\n<p>And this is the time that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/guidance\/tree-preservation-orders-and-trees-in-conservation-areas\">Tree Preservation Orders<\/a> frequently come into play to protect trees of special interest.<\/p>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"136\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-594 alignnone\" src=\"http:\/\/www.gardenbusters.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/treestump-300x136.png\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gardenbusters.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/treestump-300x136.png 300w, https:\/\/www.gardenbusters.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/treestump.png 598w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>\n<p><strong>What does a Tree Preservation Order mean?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A Tree Preservation Order is made by a council to protect a tree or woodland from harm or destruction following an application, which anyone is free to make.<\/p>\n<p>If a Tree Preservation Order exists for a tree on your property you need to abide by it or face prosecution.<\/p>\n<p>The order forbids:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Felling<\/li>\n<li>Lopping<\/li>\n<li>Topping<\/li>\n<li>Uprooting<\/li>\n<li>Deliberate damage or destruction<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>In light of the restrictions put in place by a Tree Preservation Order it is often necessary to apply to the borough council to carry out work to any tree that is subject to an order.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Carrying out work on a protected tree<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Despite the restrictions in place it is the duty of the homeowner to ensure that the tree is properly maintained.<\/p>\n<p>Carrying out work to a tree under a Tree Preservation Order can involve putting a form together detailing what work is required and why it is needed. Councils do have the right to refuse the work.<\/p>\n<p>When an application for work on a protected tree is approved the council will reply with a written response.<\/p>\n<p>Delicacy and thoroughness are essential to make sure that <a href=\"http:\/\/www.gardenbusters.co.uk\/\">work<\/a> is properly carried out when a Tree Preservation Order is in place.<\/p>\n<p>Rather than take on the complicated task yourself it is wise to seek the help of a <a href=\"http:\/\/www.gardenbusters.co.uk\/tree-work\/\">tree surgeon<\/a>, who can advise on the work needed and how to go about it.<\/p>\n<p>If you have any concerns about a tree on your property <a href=\"http:\/\/www.gardenbusters.co.uk\/contact\/\">contact<\/a> Garden Busters for expert advice.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Houses, warehouses, roads \u2013 there is a lot of competition for space in our communities but spare a thought for the humble tree. Development, unfortunately, often comes at a price for nature. And this is the time that Tree Preservation Orders frequently come into play to protect trees of special interest. 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