Most of the trees and woodland in Telford & Wrekin
are older than the New Town itself.
The Environmental Maintenance team is responsible for looking after
the borough's trees and woodland, along with a number of attractive
open spaces, many of which are steeped in the industrial heritage
of the area.
As well as trees on council owned land and verges, we are also
committed to preserving our ancient woodland at The
Ercall, Limekiln Wood and
Granville Country
Park. Other remnants can be found
at Randlay valley and even within Halesfield Industrial
Estate. | |
Trees and Telford and Wrekin
The Industrial Revolution was born in Telford
& Wrekin. Originally wood was used as a fuel and later timber
was used for pit props within the mining
industry.
The eventual demise of this area's
mining companies left numerous pit-mound spoil heaps around the
town. Some were planted with trees such as sweet chestnut, oak and
beech, and others with pines and larches.
The designation of Telford New Town in 1968 had a huge impact on
the borough's trees and woodland. The Telford Development
Corporation (TDC), which created the New Town, called for Telford
to be a 'Forest City' with a network of grassland, natural woodland
and planting throughout the town, enclosing areas of residential,
commercial and industrial development.
By the time Telford Development Corporation finished it had
planted over six million
trees. | |
Trees and woodland are also vital to maintaining the borough's
diverse wildlife and we must not take them for
granted.
Trees and woodland need regular management to keep them
healthy. Occasionally it is necessary to fell trees for public
safety.
We should plant new trees and create new woodland where appropriate
to replenish the borough's tree stock and to maintain a mixture of
tree varieties and ages.
We must not take the borough's trees and woodland for granted.
Steps must be taken to replenish the older trees and to plant new
trees and create new woodland.
If you have a query about trees in Telford & Wrekin or would
like to report a problem, contact the Environmental Maintenance
team on 01952
384384. | |
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| Please note - Some documents published before
1st December 2006 may contain incorrect contact
numbers. |
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