Author:

The Woodland Trust

Publication date:

July 2016

Publication type:

Policy paper

Pages:

7

2016 policy paper on local authority tree strategies

The Woodland Trust believes that having a comprehensive up-to-date Trees and Woodland Strategy in place is key for local authorities.

This policy paper sets out:

  • our recommended wording for a Trees and Woodland Policy, together with useful examples
  • a checklist of content headings that we recommend should be included in any comprehensive Trees and Woodland Strategy.
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