The importance of Trees and Woodlands in Bath & North East
Somerset
Trees are an important part of our natural life support system.
They have a vital role to play in the sustainability of our urban
and rural areas. Trees benefit:
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the local economy by creating potential for employment,
encouraging inward investment, bringing in tourism and adding value
to property;
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the local environment by reducing the effects of air pollution
and storm water run off, reducing energy consumption through
moderation of the local climate, and providing a wide range of
wildlife habitats;
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the social fabric in terms of recreation and
education
Planning Services
The Arboricultural Section within Planning Services deals with
Tree Preservation Orders,
Trees in Conservation Areas and Planning Applications that
affect Trees
A public register of notifications of works to trees within
Conservation Areas is available to view at Trimbridge House,
Bath.
We inspect and undertake maintenance to the 24,000 trees growing
on council-owned land within the Authority. We also manage 9
hectares of woodland and implement new tree planting schemes
A highway tree is defined as any tree or part of a tree that is
likely to cause danger by falling on the highway.
Powers to undertake highway works are vested in highway
authorities, and as such authorities have wide ranging powers over
all trees in the highway, whether they own them or not.
