Waltham Forest Council adopted its tree strategy in February 2011. The strategy sets out a framework for the planning and management of the borough’s urban forest for the next ten years. The Council is committed to the high quality and proactive management of its tree stock. The Council consulted on the draft strategy during August 2010 and received 237 responses. These responses were taken into account in the production of the final strategy.

Waltham Forest Tree Strategy 2010-2020 - executive summary

Waltham Forest Tree Strategy 2010-2020

Our vision

Trees become a key defining feature of the borough for both current and future generations, and the urban forest of Waltham Forest is protected and enhanced.

Part one: Context

Part one sets out the context for the strategy. It starts by summarising the value of trees in urban areas explaining the social, economic and environmental benefits of trees and explaining why managing the urban forest is so important.

Part two: strategies

Part two sets out a vision and objectives for the strategy followed by policies with the following seven objectives identified:

  • Improve protection of trees within the borough
  • Ensure current level of tree cover in the borough is increased
  • Raise quality and safety of the borough’s tree stock
  • Raise profile, value and understanding of trees and tree issues in the borough
  • Increase efficiency and cost-effectiveness of tree services section and procurement of tree management and maintenance works
  • Support the creation of east-west green corridors across the borough
  • Reduce the number of claims for tree-related subsidence

Part three: Delivery

Part three sets out how the tree strategy will be delivered. An implementation plan takes the seven objectives of the tree strategy and identifies actions required to support the delivery of the strategy.

Contact us

Green Space Service
Environment and Regeneration
Low Hall
Argall Avenue E10 7AS

Tel 020 8496 3000
Email wfdirect@walthamforest.gov.uk