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Written question asked by Catherine West (Labour) on Thursday, 9 July 2020, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 14 July 2020 (named day). It was answered by Rebecca Pow (Conservative) on Tuesday, 14 July 2020 on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.


Housing: Tree Felling

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps the Government is taking to incentivise home-owners to remedy subsidence damage from trees by underpinning their homes rather than felling mature trees which are vital in helping tackle climate change.

Answer

Responsibility for trees growing on private property lies with the property owner unless, for example the tree is endangering the public or subject to a Tree Preservation Order.

In our consultation on the England Tree Strategy, we welcome feedback on what changes need to be made to plant and protect more street trees.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
71838
Session
2019-21
Subjects
Housing Subsidence Tree felling
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk