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Trees form an invaluable resource, making a significant contribution to our environment.
Across the borough there are thousands of trees growing in our parks and gardens and along our streets. Some trees are important local landmarks, others serve to soften and enhance built-up areas. Trees also provide an important habitat and food source for wildlife. |
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The tree service exists to maintain and enhance the quality of trees in the borough. As well as maintaining trees growing in our parks, woodlands and along our streets, we encourage the management of privately owned trees and trees on development sites. This section of the website provides more detail about how we achieve this and how you can get involved.
For a quick reference, see the Frequently Asked Questions section for further information on the support and advice we provide.
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Tree Policy
Updated June 2012.
The council's policies on tree management in the Borough. |
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Protected trees
Find out whether a tree is
protected by a tree preservation order (TPO) and how to make an application to work on a protected tree.
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Trees and development
Click here for more information on requirements relating to trees on development sites.
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Tree Charter
View the council's Tree Charter outlining the standards we aim to meet. |
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Council trees
This page provides advice on how we manage the trees growing on land owned by Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council |
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FAQ's
Answers to some of our frequently asked questions. |
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Tree Wardens
Tree Wardens are a national force of local volunteers dedicated to their communities’ trees. Click here to find out how you can become involved.
Ash dieback (Chalara fraxinea)
While there have been no reported cases in Hampshire to date (October 2012), further information and advice can be obtained from the Forestry Commission's web site at http://www.forestry.gov.uk/chalara
Forms and advice leaflets
A library of information including forms for working on trees subject to a TPO and trees in conservation areas.
For tree enquiries relating to tree preservation orders, trees in conservation areas, and trees on development sites, you can submit an enquiry online :
For tree enquiries relating to borough council owned trees or highway trees in Basingstoke and Chineham, phone the council on (01256) 844844. Alternatively, use the online form below.
If you are unsure whether the tree is owned by the council or is privately owned please call our contact centre who will direct your call appropriately.
Phone : (01256) 844844
Email :
customer.service@basingstoke.gov.uk
