Tree Preservation Order for Thorley Lane East Woods
A tree preservation order exists across the whole of Thorley Lane East Woods. Among the species listed within are mixed hardwoods consisting mainly of Elm, Oak and Ash.
What is a Tree Preservation Order?
A Tree Preservation Order is an order made by a local planning authority in England in this case East Herts District Council to protect specific trees, groups of trees or woodlands in the interests of amenity. An Order prohibits the:
- cutting down
- topping
- lopping
- uprooting
- wilful damage
- wilful destruction
of trees without the local planning authority’s written consent. If consent is given, it can be subject to conditions which have to be followed. Cutting roots is also a prohibited activity and requires the authority’s consent.