How do I put a preservation order on a tree to save it from being felled?
Question:The tree on the ground by my house is going to be felled to build houses...
Its on the border of where the gardens and the road are planned to be..
Its a lovely tree standing approx 30ft tall and about 3-4ft in girth.
I live in the oldest street in a village...
Please dont say go to council as they are the ones who are getting rid of it...
Answers:
I am lucky and live in a national park, myself and my family are always fighting to save trees. Tree preservation orders have to follow a specific criteria which actually covers trees that can be quite small. The problem is different councils will have different policies. have a look at the site Ive inserted it gives you all the help you need re TPO's.http://www.naturenet.net/trees/tpo.htm. Whatever happens though thanks for trying I wish more people cared about saving trees. Good Luck
Speak to your local council and take photos to further your case.
Don;t you want people to live next to you?
Contact the environmental department at the council. I know you said dont reccommend the council but even they have to abide by guidelines in place to save trees. If its an oak then you have no problem as they cant fell it unless it is a danger. There will be lots of websites regarding tree preservation where you might be able to get some advice. Good for you for caring and good luck!
try getting a pettion going in the village the council will have to take note then
I'm not sure of the actual body you need to go to but it sounds like your tree is already a protected species..I had this conversation with my brother recently and being a cop,he knows a few things..There is sommat on the net about what you are and aren't allowed to do to a tree but sorry,don't know the link.
if the tree is unsafe or dieseased council have no powers to keep the tree,try lobbying to local mp only other option
forestry commission.or still ,friends of the earth,Greenpeace.try them they helped me they love a good fight over something like this.good luck. my brother said British wild life charity can put you in touch with someone as well. but be quick,them councils can be sneaky.
It may be expensive but you could have the tree transplanted to your property. Contact your local arborist.
This is a difficult one as you will need to pit one council department against another. Your chances of getting the tree saved increase dramatically if it is the habitat of species such as bats.have you seen any...report immediately and the tree will not be able to be touched.
get in touch with your local council local paper and your local councillor take it to court or is it a danger, the tree I mean
I understand your concern but unfortunately there are no provisions for a private individual to obtain a Tree Protection Order (TPO). Only the Council or Government can do that.
When a planning application is submitted for redevelopment these things are considered. If it is determined that a tree can be felled there is usually a requirement in the consent to replace it somewhere else on the site. Sadly this can only be with a young tree and it takes years to mature. That is the planning system I am afraid.
If the decision has already been taken to grant planning permission then that is the end of the matter. However, if it is still going through then you can object directly, raise a petition, lobby your local Councillor or a combination of all of these. It may be difficult but good luck.
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