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Trees in Welwyn Hatfield

Managing our Trees

In addition, on behalf of Hertfordshire County Council, we manage the trees that grow on the verges in Welwyn Garden City, Hatfield, Welwyn, Welham Green, Little Heath, Northaw and Cuffley.

However, trees in Digswell, Oaklands, Essendon and certain rural roads remain the responsibility of Hertfordshire County Council.

Maintenance of council owned trees is undertaken in strict accordance with the policies in our Trees and Woodlands Strategy.

Tree Planting and Young Trees

Each year the council plants approximately 300 trees ensuring that the visual amenity of the street scene in the borough is guaranteed for future generations.  Young trees are looked after closely for the first three years. They are watered during the spring and summer weeks if it is very dry, and checked for tight ties or loose stakes. Any trees that die, or are severely damaged, are replaced in the next planting season. 

Maturing Trees

All surveyed council maintained trees are inspected every three years to assess their condition and to highlight any works necessary for health and safety reasons.  If you have noticed a tree that requires some general maintenance please call the contact centre on 01707 357000.

Tree Removal

It is sometimes necessary to remove trees that are dead, dying or have significant structural weaknesses.  When the trees are felled, stumps are initially left in-situ, at about a metre high so they are clearly visible to the public.  The stumps are then ground out in the subsequent months and the area is re soiled and seeded if necessary. 

Interested in trees?

We have a very successful and friendly Tree Warden Scheme. If you would like to know more please call the contact centre on 01707 357000.