Petition · past parliament

Automatically give all trees protection with tree preservation orders

Closed 1,141 signatures

What the petition asks

Trees are vital for biodiversity, air quality and heat and flood controls, particularly as we face growing challenges from climate change. Therefore, in order to deter and prevent developers, councils and individuals from removing vital trees, all trees should automatically be protected with a TPO.

Timeline

4 May 2023 Petition opened for signatures
4 Nov 2023 Closed to new signatures

Key facts

Signatures 1,141
Status Closed
Opened 4 May 2023
Closed 4 Nov 2023

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.