Manchester City Council

Manchester City Council is responsible for trees on council-owned land; in areas of public open space such as parks, housing estates, open spaces and recreation grounds. This includes the application of tree preservation orders and the protection of other trees on council owned land.

For further general advice the following sites may also be of interest:

• http://www.trees.org.uk/
• http://www.isa-arbor.com/

Many trees within the city are protected by Tree Preservation Orders or are located within Conservation Areas where owners are responsible for notifying the Council before carrying out any work on them.