27 delegates from 17 gardens shared their experiences and learnt from the experiences of RBG Kew, the National Trust and English Heritage in particular. Trees safety legal requirements, managing inspection records and methods of mapping and recording were considered. Delegates brought garden plans and maps and were guided in developing tree usage zones, inspection procedures and policy documents.
Introduction to tree safety policy in National Trust gardens and parks.
Phil Scott Forestry Adviser for National Trust
Tree risk management at Kew
Tony Kirkham Head of the Arboretum, Gardens and Horticultural Services, RBG Kew.
National Trust Tree Safety guidance
The Trust owns around 250,000 hectares of land in England, Wales and Northern Ireland and cares for millions of trees. These are highly valued for their natural beauty, the wildlife they support, and their importance in the landscape.
Tree Management Policy for English Heritage Properties
Next to buildings, trees are usually the largest and most prominent feature in any landscape – rural or urban. This document sets out the policy for tree management on English Heritage properties.
Historic England Landscape Advice Note: Treatment of dead wood in historic parks and gardens
This Landscape Advice Note looks at how dead wood can be integrated in the presentation of historic parks and gardens that is: in keeping with the aesthetics of the landscape design; and beneficial for wildlife. The Note also briefly considers duties of care to people, property and livestock.
Historic England Landscape Advice Note: Trees and the Law
This Landscape Advice Note provides an overview of the statutory protection measures associated with trees.
Tree safety: legislation and developing your policy 2015 resource booklet
Tree safety: legislation and developing your policy 2015 at The Yorkshire Aboretum resource booklet
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