Glorious Trees
We have a marvellous legacy of trees from the days when Havant
was a small market town surrounded by farms, woodland and the
parkland estates of the landed gentry.
These trees are now in private gardens, recreation grounds,
parks, nature conservation areas, woods and other public spaces as
well as along many tree-lined roads.
As well as enhancing the beauty and variety of both our urban
and rural landscape, trees provide shelter and screening, produce
oxygen and reduce carbon dioxide levels. They also filter and
absorb pollution, reduce the risk of flash floods and offer homes
for wildlife.
With 30 volunteer Tree Wardens across the borough, Havant has an
increasingly effective Tree Warden scheme. They gather information
about their local trees, get involved in local tree matters and
encourage practical projects to do with trees and woods working in
close contact with the council’s Arboriculturist Jamie Gargett.
Looking after the trees we have
Public vigilance is essential in protecting our trees, so please
let us know as quickly as possible if you:
- hear that a property, especially a large poorly-maintained one
with a large garden, is up for sale;
- have a justified suspicion that a tree is under threat.
You can also contact the Arboriculturist if you would like to
know whether a tree in your area is protected by a Tree
Preservation Order (TPO).
Trees are not here for ever and as such it is essential that new
ones are planted. If you have to fell a tree in your garden please
consider planting a suitable replacement.
For further details please or to become a volunteer please
contact Jamie Gargett, Arboriculturist at the council on 023 9244
6525 or Frances Jannaway, Coordinator of Havant Borough Tree Warden
Scheme on 01243 430314.