Conservation and sustainability | Leicestershire County Council

Protecting the environment and enhancing communities.
Funding is available grow the rural economy and improve the environment in Leicestershire .

Funding is available for:

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.
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.
Apply for a free tree

Leicestershire County Council has a free tree scheme for farmers and rural landowners as part of our tree planting initiative. The scheme aims to replace trees that have been lost in rural areas of the county.
Environmental policies and reports

Find out more about our environmental strategies and read our performance reports