Issue details

Tree and Woodland Policy

North Yorkshire Council has a legal duty and powers to manage the risk and to protect trees on the land that we manage. This should be reasonable and proportionate to balance the many benefits that trees and woodlands bring. Developing a county wide approach to policy will provide Officers, elected Members and all other stakeholders clarity on how this will be managed. The report will present the Tree and Woodland Policy for adoption.

Decision type: Key

Reason Key: Affect on communities;

Decision status: For Determination

Notice of proposed decision first published: 29/05/2025

Decision due: 16 Dec 2025 by Executive

Lead member: Executive Member for Highways & Transportation

Lead director: Corporate Director of Environment

Contact: Helen Arnold, Tree and Woodland Manager Email: Helen.arnold@northyorks.gov.uk Email: helen.arnold@northyorks.gov.uk.

Consultation process

Engagement with the TEEE O

Consultees

Members of the Transport, Economy, Environment and Enterprise Overview Property Services, Risk and Insurance, Health

Documents

  • Tree and Woodland Policy