Council’s woodland management proposal is being considered to protect North Yorkshire Council’s woodland and trees which will also improve the environment and residents’ wellbeing, Barry White reports on the 15th June, 2026.
The Council’s woodland management proposal also addresses climate change, support for wildlife and improve the quality of life for the community.
If adopted by the Council at its meeting tomorrow on the 16 June, the policy would bring about consistent standards for tree management in the county, replacing the varied approaches that existed before the council was set up in 2023.
Commenting on the proposals Councillor Malcolm Taylor, executive member for highways and transportation said: “Our trees and woodlands are some of the county’s greatest natural assets, The proposals recognise the true value of trees, not only as part of the
landscape, but as vital to both environmental health and people’s wellbeing.”
“This policy will help us take a long-term view,” said Helen Arnold, the Council’s tree and woodland manager “It supports nature recovery and climate action.”
John Parker, chief executive of the Arboricultural Association, welcomed the council’s initiative, describing it as “really positive” that the benefits trees provide to communities are being acknowledged alongside the importance of best practices in their care.