Trees in the Salisbury district

Salisbury District Council's Parks Department is responsible for all trees on land owned by the council. With a district council area of some 450 sq miles, this amounts to several thousand trees - so it is no mean task to look after them all!

Trees planted in highway verges or on footways are the responsibility of Wiltshire County Council Highways Department, and they can be contacted on the freephone ‘Clarence’ helpline, 0800 232323 or email clarence@wiltshire.gov.uk

From the huge, majestic oaks, beech and chestnut trees to the small ornamental Japanese cherries, all require occasional tender loving care - a bit like we humans really!

Salisbury is the proud owner of two champion trees. There is a St Lucie Cherry (Prunus Mahaleb) in the grounds of the Crematorium and an ornamental pear (Pyrus Chanticleer) in Churchill Gardens.

A Champion Tree is the tallest, oldest or most massive example of its kind known in a given region. The most spreading tree or one with an impressively thick trunk could also be registered as a champion tree.

Whether you need advice or are just making an enquiry, we have access to qualified and knowledgeable tree surgeons to ensure all work is carried out to the highest standards.

Trees of all shapes, sizes and species are hugely important in shaping the landscape we live in and the Parks section is determined to protect and enhance these vitally important assets. It should be noted that the section does not deal with Tree Preservation Orders or applications to undertake work to trees in Conservation areas, enquiries about trees in private ownership or complaints about high hedges. These areas of work are undertaken by the council's Planning Department.

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Contact details:

Telephone:
01722 434634

email:
parks@salisbury.gov.uk

Postal address:
Community Initiatives
Parks Section
Salisbury District Council
PO Box 2117
Salisbury
SP2 2DF