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This consultation ended 14 February 2025.

Consultation period:
15 November 2024 to 14 February 2025
Last updated:

Reviewing responses

The responses to this consultation are currently being reviewed. Details of the outcome will be published here in due course.

Original consultation

We want your views on proposed regulations for the protection of trees and woodlands.

Consultation description

We are consulting on changes to the protection of trees and woodlands. The changes will inform new regulations. 

Proposed changes include:

  • simplifying the protection process, 
  • introducing woodland preservation orders,
  • defining amenity.