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Conservation and sustainability
Protecting the environment and enhancing communities.
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Tree for every person
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Report a problem with a tree
You can report a problem with a tree if it is causing an obstruction or danger to road users or pedestrians or is damaging property.
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Apply for trees
Leicestershire County Council's tree schemes for farmers and landowners to plant trees, woodland and hedges in rural areas of the county.
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Ash dieback
Ash dieback is a highly infectious disease affecting Ash trees.
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Net zero Leicestershire
Find out what we're doing to address climate change through becoming a net zero council by 2030 and working with Leicestershire people and organisations to become a net zero county by 2045.
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Apply for permission to work on a protected tree
You need to apply for permission before any works are carried out to a protected tree including minor pruning.
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Environmental policies and reports
Find out more about our environmental strategies and read our performance reports
News
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Welcome cash boost will see 20,000 new trees planted across Leicestershire
In rural areas of the county, mostly native species will be planted; but in more urban spots, consideration is also given to brightening up the landscape with more colourful trees or those which produce berries.
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Tree Charter sets out council’s ambitions to make Leicestershire greener
Trees and woodlands enhance everyone’s quality of life: they support wildlife, help combat climate change and add beauty to towns, villages and countryside.
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We need you! Rallying call for environment volunteers
Can you help make Leicestershire a better place?