Forest and woodland management outline

Trees are a very important component of Waverley's landscape. Waverley is one of the most wooded parts of the United Kingdom, with 30% woodland cover (source: Surrey Wildlife Trust). This compares favourably with 8.7% woodland cover for England and 11.7% for the United Kingdom as a whole (source Forestry Commission 2008).

More information

For more information about:

• Felling Licence applications, please contact the Forestry Commission: www.forestry.gov.uk/felling.
• Trees in conservation areas and tree preservation matters (Tree Preservation Orders, etc), please contact the Tree and Landscape Team in the Planning Department at Waverley on 01483 523307.
• Trees in the gardens of Waverley Borough Council-owned houses, contact your local Housing Management Officer.
• Management of trees on Waverley Borough Council countryside sites, please contact the Countryside Section or call 01483 523392.
• Management of trees in Waverley Borough Council parks and open spaces, please contactthe Parks and Landscape Section, or call 01483 523394.
• Tree safety issues, concerning Waverley Borough Council-owned trees, please contact the Tree and Woodland Officer on 01483 523444.