Tree policy

The objectives of this policy are:

• reduced risk - a proactive approach to tree management and risk assessment will seek to identify and manage any risks via a zoning system which will prioritise the inspection frequency across the borough. The inspection regime will be aligned to the NTSG (National Tree Safety Group) document which has been endorsed by the HSE. To help enable this system the council will map their tree stock using tree data capture software. The entire borough will be 'zoned' to enable a cost efficient use of council resources
• consistency - a clear and consistent policy is available to all council officers involved in tree safety
• reactive work - to provide clear guidance on the council's service standards in response to service requests.