Policy aims
This policy has been designed to be a comprehensive as possible, however we acknowledge it does not cover every situation. The council reserves the right to exercise discretion in application of this policy when to do so would be in the best interests of the council.
The council will manage its tree stock in accordance with good arboricultural practice and ensure that trees are inspected in accordance with the National Tree Safety Group guidance. (NTSG Common sense risk management of trees 2011).
The council will only remove trees only when it is in accordance with good arboricultural practice, or as part of a management plan for the area and will look to increase its tree stock whenever possible.
The council will ensure all tree work is carried out in accordance with BS;3998 2010 Tree Work – Recommendations. (BSI 2010).