Trees
Trees are one of the most
important and impressive features of the English landscape, and
here in Ashford we are the most wooded area in Kent.
Amongst the many benefits of trees are their ability to
alleviate noise from traffic, screen tall buildings and large
industrial areas, provide shade and of course habitats for a vast
number of bird, insect and animal species.
Tree Management in Ashford
Many of the trees in the borough are our responsibility and are
Council-owned.
The protection of
trees plays an important role in conserving the natural
environment and makes a significant contribution to the beauty of
the borough. Where trees are not protected by Conservation Area
status, we have the power to place Tree Preservation Orders (TPO)
to prevent inappropriate works taking place.
The principle effect of a TPO is to prohibit felling,
uprooting, topping, lopping, wilful damage or wilful destruction of
trees without our consent.
These webpages will help you understand the basic legislation
and procedures relating to trees covered by a TPO or those which are located
within a Conservation Area. You can search Applications for
Tree Works online, use our TPO search facility or
view TPOs and
Conservation areas with our online mapping facility. If you are in
doubt whether a tree is covered by an order or is located within a
Conservation Area please contact our Customer Services Team on
01233 331111.
Ashford Borough Veteran Tree Project
The Heritage Lottery Funded BTCV Ashford Borough Veteran Tree
project has located and surveyed over 500 trees across the
Borough. You can view all of the veteran trees surveyed by
viewing the map and clicking on the relevant parish.
A veteran trees is 'a tree which, because of its great age, size or
condition is of exceptional value culturally, in the landscape or
for wildlife.
If you would like further information about other BTCV projects
within the Borough, please phone 01233 666519 or email
kent@btcv.org.uk.
This webpage was updated on
10/29/2009