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Trees in Parks & Open Spaces

Management and Planting

An image of a tree in full blossom

Originally a rural Borough with many small satellite villages, Fareham has seen a rapid and controlled expansion in residential development over the last 20 - 30 years.

 

Good planning policy has ensured that valuable trees and areas of natural landscape have been retained between developments and new trees planted to replace any that had to be removed.

 

As a result Fareham is the green and pleasant Borough that it is today with many trees, hedgerows and woodlands.

 

The Leisure and Community Division manages trees in parks & open spaces, woodlands, cemeteries and along greenways.

 

The Council aims to retain trees for the benefit and enjoyment of residents and visitors alike. Maintenance is undertaken to minimise any nuisance or risk to people and property, and maintain the health of trees. A planting programme is undertaken each winter to sustain and improve the Borough’s tree stock.

 

In order to effectively manage the Council tree resource and trees protected by a Preservation Order, Fareham Borough Council has produced a Tree Policy. The final version was formally adopted in July 2007

 

Read Fareham Borough Council's Tree Policy (216 Kb) pdf logo.

 

Browse the most frequently asked questions about trees.

 

 

Who to contact:

 

Trees in Parks & Open Spaces

 

Trees situated in parks or open spaces, or adjacent to greenways are the responsibility of Fareham Borough Council's Leisure & Community Division.

 

For enquiries relating to trees in these areas please telephone the Trees & Parks Officer 01329 236100 Ext 2533, or email parks@fareham.gov.uk

 

Or fill out our online tree enquiry form.

 

 

Trees in Council Housing or Housing Estates

 

Trees situated in the gardens of Council housing, or in open spaces in Council Housing estates are the responsibility of Fareham Borough Council's Housing Department.

 

For enquiries relating to these trees, please telephone Tenancy Services on 01329 236100, or email housing@fareham.gov.uk.

 

 

Highway Trees

 

Trees situated on the highway are the responsibility of Hampshire County Council's Highways Department.

 

For enquiries relating to trees in grass verges (usually adjacent to the road and in front of properties) please telephone 01329 824519, or visit www.hants.gov.uk/environment (this is an external hyperlink) or email hampshirehighways.south@hants.gov.uk.

 

 

Further information

 

Please follow the links below for information on trees.

For other information please contact the Trees & Parks Officer in the Department of Leisure and Environment on Tel: 01329 236100 Ext 2533 or by e-mail parks@fareham.gov.uk.

 

 

Links to Relevant External Websites:

 

Please follow the links below to access relevant external websites.