Trees are an important part of both rural and urban landscapes across the district, performing a multitude of functions, from providing shade, shelter, wildlife habitat for birds, bats, insects and small mammals, as well as having considerable aesthetic and amenity value.
We are responsible for administering tree protection measures across the district. If you plan to undertake works to a tree/trees (pruning, lopping, felling etc), then it is important to check with us whether they might be protected, either by a Tree Preservation Order (TPO), Conservation Area (CA) or through other forms of protection. Details of current applications/notifications received by us are available for you to view.
We will also provide general advice and guidance on the appropriate management of trees where there may be an amenity issue.
District Council Owned Trees
We are responsible for the management of trees where they are on District Council owned land, such as within Public Parks and Gardens. For more information on the management of these trees and Public Open Spaces generally please visit the Parks and Gardens Homepage SS-021.
Trees on the Highway Verge
Trees on roadside verges and other highways land are the responsibility of Lincolnshire County Council (LCC). The County Council also has grant schemes for tree planting and landscape conservation, a free trees scheme for Parish Councils, and offers replacement trees to landowners who have had to remove dangerous roadside trees. Further information on these schemes can be found on the “Conservation Grants Web pages”
