Petition · past parliament
Adapt planning legislation to require that trees are moved rather than cut down.
Closed
73 signatures
What the petition asks
Currently developers plant saplings or semi-mature trees to off-set the loss of greenspaces. But these do not offer the same micro-environments as mature trees and we can not afford to wait for saplings to mature to reap the benefits for the climate. We should save as many mature trees as possible.
Positive results of moving the trees.
More established tree habitat preserved.
Less isolated green spaces.
Reduced local flood risk due to less soil erosion and increased drainage on site.
Larger trees can absorb more carbon dioxide, less illness, less pressure on the NHS.
Mental health benefits of greenspaces.
Will encourage developers to incorporate existing trees, to use brown field sites or redevelop existing sites.
Will boost the tree moving industry and provide jobs nationwide.
More established tree habitat preserved.
Less isolated green spaces.
Reduced local flood risk due to less soil erosion and increased drainage on site.
Larger trees can absorb more carbon dioxide, less illness, less pressure on the NHS.
Mental health benefits of greenspaces.
Will encourage developers to incorporate existing trees, to use brown field sites or redevelop existing sites.
Will boost the tree moving industry and provide jobs nationwide.
Timeline
| 12 Jun 2019 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 6 Nov 2019 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
73
Status
Closed
Opened
12 Jun 2019
Closed
6 Nov 2019
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.