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Tree management
Trees play a vital
role in the environment. Not only do they provide character and
beauty within Medway but they also give us oxygen, help to form
rain, absorb some pollutants, reduce soil erosion, act as wind and
noise barriers and support much of the world’s wildlife. However,
trees arouse strong emotions in people: a beautiful tree growing on
a driveway is only beautiful if you don’t have to park your car
there. Medway Council tries to resolve matters concerning problem
trees in the most amicable and mutually beneficial way
possible.
Management
Medway Council's tree officers manage all council-owned trees,
create and enforce Tree Preservation
Orders and offer advice on trees which will be affected by
development proposals. Officers are happy to offer advice to
members of the public on most tree-related matters.
The team also operates an emergency call-out service for
council-owned trees that are a danger to the public or the
highway.
Trees growing on the highway and in the council's parks and open
spaces are inspected twice annually by contractors who prune back
branches to ensure they do not obstruct the roads, footpaths or
grass verges. If you notice a problem that requires immediate
attention, please do not hesitate to contact the team at the
address below.
Planting
The team is also responsible for planting trees on
land owned by Medway Council. These trees are usually native
species and are planted between December and March. The team
considers requests by members of the
public to have trees planted at particular locations, provided it
is council-owned land. This will include a survey to ensure it is a
suitable site.
Coppicing
If Medway Council cuts down trees in the woods near your home,
it is most likely that the trees have been coppiced. Coppicing is a traditional
management technique for woodlands. Coppiced trees cut to ground
level are allowed to grow back in a regular cycle of five to 15
years.
Tree specialists
The council has details of recommended tree specialists who are
members of its Fair Trader scheme.
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