Decision details
Herefordshire Tree, Hedgerow and Woodland Strategy (H-THAWS).
PDF 123 KBDecision Maker: Cabinet member environment
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Is Key decision?: Yes
Is subject to call in?: Yes
Purpose:
To consider and endorse the new countywide
Herefordshire Tree, Hedgerow and Woodland Strategy
(H-THAWS).
Decision:
That:
a) The Cabinet Member approves the Herefordshire Tree, Hedgerow and Woodland Strategy; and
b) the council promotes the strategy and works on the action plan with partner organisations towards the vision[JC1] to create and sustainably manage a thriving network of trees, woodland, traditional orchards, riparian vegetation, wood pasture and parkland, species-rich hedges and hedgerow trees across the county.
[JC1]Should this also include ‘and action plan’ - the strategy states the following: The Strategy provides an action plan which sets out the collective measures required to meet the targets and outcomes to achieve the shared vision for Herefordshire’s treescape and its supporting objectives. The action plan is evidence based and structured to include measurable actions, timescales and delivery partners who will help coordinate delivery of the actions.
Alternative options considered:
1. Not to approve this strategy. This is not recommended as this strategy supports the council’s commitment to protect and enhance biodiversity. Whilst the council already has its own adopted Tree and Hedgerow Code of Practice which applies to the council’s existing estate. This joint strategy is to work in partnership across the county to enhance the whole treescape.
Reason Key: Strategic nature / impact on communities;
Wards Affected: (All Wards);
Contact: Mandy Neill, Senior Landscape Officer Email: mandy.neill@herefordshire.gov.uk.
Publication date: 09/01/2026
Date of decision: 09/01/2026
Effective from: 16/01/2026
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