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Trees

Adur District Council looks after the trees in the district. You can find out more about tree planting by contacting Parks Services.

• Dutch Elm Disease
• Trees and hedgerows along roads
• Tree Warden Scheme
• Planning issues :
  • Tree Conservation / Preservation /
    Tree Preservation Orders
  • Carrying out works to trees

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Dutch Elm Disease

Please report any instances of Dutch Elm Disease that you may spot to Parks Services.

For more information about Dutch Elm Disease see the following websites  :

• The Royal Horticultural Society (http://apps.rhs.org.uk/advicesearch/Profile.aspx?pid=154)
• Forestry Commission : Forest Research (www.forestresearch.gov.uk/fr/HCOU-4U4JCL or www.forestresearch.gov.uk/website/forestresearch.nsf/ByUnique/HCOU-4U4JCL)
• The University of Edinburgh (www.biology.ed.ac.uk/research/groups/jdeacon/microbes/dutchelm.htm)

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Trees and hedgerows along roads

Trees and hedgerows bordering the roads and lanes of West Sussex within the Adur District are maintained by West Sussex County Council (WSCC).

If you require any information or advice concerning these trees and hedgerows please refer to the information on the :

• Trees and hedges section on the WSCC website (www.westsussex.gov.uk/leisure/getting_around_west_sussex/roads_and_pathways/maintenance_of_roads_and/trees_grass_and_vegetation/trees_and_hedges.aspx)

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Tree Warden Scheme

The national grid tree warden scheme is a national initiative to enable people to play an active role in conserving their local trees and woods. Tree wardens are volunteers, appointed by parish councils or other community organisations.

You can find out more about the tree warden scheme by calling : (01243) 756888.

 

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Frequently asked questions :

See the parks FAQs :

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Related sections on this website :

Memorial trees (and benches) :

Tree identification :

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