The Protection of Trees & Wildlife
Trees and woodland
not only provide beauty, a sense of place, and a valuable wildlife
habitat but also help to diminish pollution. In order to ensure
that our most valuable trees are retained, the Council can protect
them by making a Tree Preservation Order. Anyone wishing to carry
out work to a tree protected by such an Order, must make a formal
application to the Council. The importance of trees to the
character of an area is also acknowledged by the fact that all
trees within Conservation Areas are afforded protection.
Free advice and application forms, for works to protected trees,
including woodland management schemes, are available from the
Council's Ecology Officer. Remember, before doing any work to a
tree, check with the Council to see if it is protected.
Many species of wildlife, such as bats, barn owls and badgers
are specifically protected by Acts of Parliament. Consequently any
proposals for development must be considered against this
legislation.
It is against the law to remove most countryside hedgerows
without permission. If you wish to remove a hedgerow, then you must
contact the Council's Ecology Officer so that the importance of the
hedgerow can be evaluated and the correct procedures followed.
Contact
Telephone: (01304) 872205
E-mail: conservation@dover.gov.uk
