Trees Page
Trees are an important part of the Borders Landscape and the Council plays its part in ensuring they are protected where necessary and planted in such a way as to maximise the benefit to their suroundings.
Here we give you information on the following. Click on a link to find out more:
The Tree Planting Grant Scheme
Problems with Protected Trees
Finding out if a tree is protected
Tree Preservation Orders
Trees by the Roadside
You can get more information about large-scale tree planting from the Forestry Commission. Local advice can be obtained from the Galashiels office at Wheatlands Road, Galashiels TD1 2HQ. Tel: 01896 750222.
More detailed information regarding trees can be obtained from the Arboricultural Association, Ampfield House, Romsey, Hampshire SO51 9PA, tel 01794 368717
See some Frequently Asked Questions on Trees.
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