| |Protected trees (TPOs, Conservation Areas, planning conditions, buying a house with a protected tree)
The Council protects trees in a number of ways. If you want to work on a protected you tree you will need to formally apply.

| |Dangerous and nuisance trees
Trees can become dangerous or a nuisance for many different reasons. Depending on their location and the type of damage there are various ways of dealing with them.

| |Trees and planning applications
If you want to build near a tree you will need to provide certain information with you planning application.

| |Trees by roads and in public parks
Most trees by roads and on verges are owned by Surrey County Council. Most trees in public parks are owned or managed by Elmbridge Borough Council.

| |Tree health and tree surgery
Pruning trees often causes more harm than good. Good advice is the best start to care for your trees. The Council provides lists of arboricultural specialists and sources of further information on pests and diseases.

| |Planting trees and the tree community
Elmbridge is characterised by its large trees, help preserve them and plant new ones for future generations.

| |Hedges
Information on High Hedges Legislation and The Hedgerows Regulations