Tree Work Guides
Practical guidance on permissions, Tree Preservation Orders, conservation areas and neighbour tree disputes in Scotland. General information, not legal advice.
Do I Need Permission to Cut Down a Tree?
A plain-English checklist for whether you need permission before felling or heavily pruning a tree in Scotland, and who to ask.
Read guide →Neighbour Tree Responsibility in Scotland
Overhanging branches, boundary trees and high hedges between neighbours in Scotland — general principles and where to go for help.
Read guide →Tree Preservation Orders in Scotland
What a Tree Preservation Order is, how it works in Scotland, and how to check whether a tree is protected before carrying out work.
Read guide →Trees in Conservation Areas
How conservation area status affects tree work in Scotland, even when a tree doesn't have its own Tree Preservation Order.
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We cover towns and cities across Scotland, from Glasgow and Edinburgh to Aberdeen, Dundee, Perth and beyond.