Bromley’s tree management strategy policies

Tree inspection programme

The council will adopt a new tree inspection programme as part of its risk management approach for trees.

The frequency of inspection will be determined by the level of risk posed by a specific tree, however as a minimum, the following frequencies will be observed for a full asset survey:

• Street trees: every three years
• Park trees: every three years
• Trees on LA education sites: every two years
• Trees in woodlands and conservation sites: every five years
• Trees in public rights of way: every five years.

Additional dead, dying or dangerous tree surveys may also be conducted more regularly for park trees and trees in woodlands and on conservation sites, with frequency determined by risk area.

Programme of tree maintenance

The council will manage a proactive programme of tree maintenance.

The council will establish a programme of tree maintenance with works prioritised in accordance with risk.

The council will assign a target date for the completion of works which will also be determined according to the level of risk.

Emergency works

The council will provide a 24 hour call out service to respond to emergencies related to trees on council owned land and highways.

The council will provide a 24-hour emergency call out service to clear fallen trees from highway and public land. The council will aim to respond to emergency calls within 1 hour.

In the event of extreme weather, the council will resource as far as reasonably practicable and target the emergency response call out service to manage multiple emergencies and manage post storm clear up operations efficiently.