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You are here: home > Environment >  Forestry

• Introduction - who to contact - tree issues and advice (Answers will appear at the bottom of the page)
• What is a tree preservation order (TPO)?
• Is my tree protected?
• Do I need permission to cut down/prune trees and hedges in my garden?
• I want to fell or prune a tree with a TPO on it
• I live in a conservation area and want to carry out tree works
• How can I find out who owns a tree?
• Is the council responsible for protected trees?
• What are the resposibilities of a tree owner?
• Who is responsible for a tree on a boundary line?
• Who can I ask to do work to my trees?
• There is a dangerous fallen or overhanging tree, who should I contact?
• What do I do if I think somebody is working on a tree unlawfully?
• Contractors are felling/pruning trees on a building site, is this permitted?
• My neighbours tree overhangs my property, what can I do?
• My neighbours hedge is too tall, what can I do?
• I think a tree may be damaging my property or causing subsidence, what can I do?
• My neighbours tree is too tall or is blocking light from my property
• Where can I find information for woodland owners and managers?

Most trees will be in private ownership and trees are the responsibility of the owner.  The council cannot investigate land ownership but this information can be provided by the Land Registry by calling 01452 511 111. 

If the tree is affecting a surfaced road, road verge or pavement - Contact the Highways Service at Oxfordshire County Council on 0845 310 1111. 

If the tree is affecting footpaths and other unsurfaced rights of way - Contact the Countryside Service at Oxfordshire County Council  on 01865 810226. 

Trees on public open spaces, such as parks will normally be managed by local Town and Parish councils. Signs in parks usually indicate who is responsible. 

South Oxfordshire District Council owns and manages a small number of trees around the district, most of which are on council property.  For more information contact the forestry team.