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Shropshire Council

Trees, Woodlands and Hedges

We provide specialist information and advice on all manner of issues related to the planting, protection, management and care of Shropshire’s trees, woodland and hedgerows; including advice on planning applications that may affect significant trees or hedges, Tree Preservation Orders, applications to remove countryside hedgerows and ‘high hedge’ complaints.

 

Trees, woodlands and hedges - FAQs

Frequently asked questions about trees, woodland and hedges.

High hedges

Information about high hedges and neighbourhood disputes.

Hedgerow removal

Rules and regs on hedgerow work and removal.

Our tree map

Tell us about your tree planting activity to help us reach our target of 345,000 new trees.

Tree surgeons

Advice on finding a tree surgeon in Shropshire.

Tree safety

Tree safety advice regarding trees on both private and council land.

Tree preservation orders

How to apply, how to work on trees protected by one, and more...

Trees in conservation areas

How they're protected and how you can get permission to work on them.

Trees and planning policy - guidance notes

Guidance to assist in the timely preparation and submission of planning applications.

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