Protected Trees
It's not easy being a Tree!
The Borough's trees, woodlands and the spaces in which they grow are under constant pressure. This can arise from development, trenching for cables and other utilities, highway improvements, conflicts of interest, the need for parking space, vandalism and pollution.
Trees in urban areas have to live in an alien environment with soil conditions that lack the natural balance of water and nutrient supply required for normal growth. They have to compete for space, tolerate pollution from vehicles, poisoning from chemicals such as de-icing salt, and wounding by pruning requirements.
All this in addition to coping with natural threats such as viruses, fungi, insects, mammals, birds, severe weather and other agents which damage trees. It is a miracle that trees even manage to survive!
If you would like any further information please contact the Arborist within the Department of Planning and Transportation on Tel: 01329 236100 or e-mail conservation@fareham.gov.uk.
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