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Blackpool Council’s tree service team are the custodians of the town's trees. We have developed a comprehensive approach to tree management.

Our team work in partnership with people and organisations to manage, protect and expand the town's trees and woodlands.

The objectives of the team are:

  • To put in place the town’s tree strategy
  • To preserve the town’s tree stock
  • To apply a sustainable tree management regime
  • To ensure the establishment of new trees and woodlands
  • To undertake wildlife conservation
  • To develop education/community involvement opportunities
  • To promote the benefits of trees to the landscape, health and environment
  • To promote arboriculture to the community

Memorial tree scheme

If you would like to plant a memorial tree to commemorate birthdays, anniversaries or in memory of loved ones please contact 01253 478358 or email parks@blackpool.gov.uk 

Tree Preservation Orders

Blackpool Council protects trees and groups of trees by making Tree Preservation Orders where appropriate.

Removal of protected trees will only be allowed in exceptional circumstances:

  • Where trees endanger public safety
  • Where trees are diseased
  • On condition that replacement planting takes place

If you wish to carry out any type of work to a tree that meets any of the following criteria you need the council’s consent:

  • The tree is protected by a Tree Preservation Order 
  • The tree is within a conservation area
  • The tree is protected by a condition attached to a planning permission

If you would like any further information, please call 01253 477477.