Tree protection and hedges

North Kesteven District Council tree officers manage over 5,000 trees council owned trees throughout the district.

Please find here the latest Tree Policy, which offers offers guidance to officers, businesses and the general public on the Council’s approach to tree management and tree protection.

Trees in conservation areas

Most trees in designated conservation areas are automatically protected. Find some FAQs here.

Tree Preservation Orders

Many trees in the District are protected by Tree Preservation Orders (TPOs).

Map of Tree Preservation Orders and conservation areas

An interactive map of Tree Preservation Orders and conservation areas in the North Kesteven district.

Council owned trees

Here you can report council owned trees that are in poor condition.

Hedgerows

The Hedgerow Regulations 1997 set out requirements associated with the removal of hedgerows in the countryside.

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