Tree Management
The National Park Authority is responsible for the safe and efficient management of trees on land in our ownership.
The law protects certain individual and groups of trees. Those trees that have Tree Preservation Orders (TPOs) or are within a Conservation Area are protected under a range of legislation that makes it an offence to carry out work on those trees without permission from the National Park Authority.
Trees that grow on National Park Authority owned property are protected as they are deemed to be the property of the Authority.
The National Park Authority provides advice in respect of tree protection and maintenance. If you have any queries or would like to know about tree care and maintenance, please use the contact details above.
Some advice for private tree owners:
- always contact the Local Authority to ensure that the trees are not protected by a Tree Protection Order, planning constraints or that the tree is within a Conservation area
- always employ a suitable trained professional Tree Surgeon, who is covered by Public Liability Insurance(always ask for proof)
- never employ house callers or leaflet droppers claiming to be professional tree surgeons
- reputable tree surgeons will always have some form of professional identification and qualification proof -always ask to see it
- reputable tree surgeons can be found in the Yellow Pages or you can contact us for further advice
Local Government Services List number 505
Email: landscape.recreation@nnpa.org.uk
Telephone: 01434 611537
Fax: 01434 611656
