We are responsible for more than 10,000 trees growing within the highway boundary. We are also responsible for ensuring that trees outside the highway but within falling distance are safe.
Trees provide immense environmental benefits. They store carbon, clean the air, collect rainwater, provide shade, reduce noise, protect soil from erosion and provide habitats for wildlife.
Trees can, over time, shed leaves and branches, which can fall, presenting a hazard to highway users.
Due to growth above and below ground, trees can sometimes cause maintenance issues for kerbs, footway paving and carriageway (road) surfaces, too.
To ensure a good balance is reached we cooperate with arboriculturists, landscape architects and urban designers to preserve and enhance the range and quality of street trees.