InformationEDDC Tree, Hedge & Woodland Strategy Public Consultation
Treeconomics were recently appointed by East Devon District Council (EDDC) to prepare a district-wide Tree, Hedge & Woodland Strategy.
Residents were invited to answer a series of questions regarding trees, woodlands, and hedges in the district as part of the consultation process. These responses were reviewed and carefully considered to help inform and shape both the strategy and East Devon’s treescape.
You can also view the latest news and timeline by visiting the consultation on Commonplace
Community Forum - EDDC Tree, Hedge & Woodland Strategy Public Consultation - Commonplace
Update 1.0 - Final draft strategy review stage
Update 3.0 - The Tree, Hedge & Woodland Strategy (THaWS) has been launched
Update 1.0 - Final draft strategy review stage
As part of the process, we invited feedback on trees, woodlands, and hedges in the district and carefully reviewed all consultation responses to help inform and shape the plan and East Devon’s treescape. Following this work, a final draft of the Strategy was created. We hosted a second consultation to gather thoughts on the created strategy.
The consultation period has now closed. Thank you to everyone who provided comments and suggestions to help ensure the strategy is as effective and comprehensive as possible. Your input is being carefully considered before the strategy is finalised.
We appreciate your engagement and will provide an update on the next steps in due course.
To view the latest news of the consultation please visit the link below
The final draft strategy can be viewed here which is subject to change based on the consultation feedback EDDC_TreeWoodland&HedgerowStrategy_V1.4
Update 2.0 - Final draft strategy consultee comment responses from Treeconomics and East Devon District Council
We received 507 comments from the first consultation and 35 comments in total on the second consultation on the draft Tree, Hedge & Woodland Strategy. The responses below are from Treeconomics and East Devon District Council. To view the responses visit the PDF link below. All responses are anonymous the responses are dated with when the first comment was made by the consultee/resident, with the earliest comment being first in the list. Consultee comments are not made public for privacy reasons. All respondents who allowed response via commonplace have been replied to on commonplace. If you are unable to find the response to your comment in the list or would like your response emailed to your personally. Please email engagement@eastdevon.gov.uk
We would like to thank you for taking the time to participate in the consultation.
Treeconomics and East Devon District Council response to consultation comments PDF
A updated Tree, Hedge & Woodland Strategy will be uploaded with changes made based on the consultation comments and feedback.
Update 3.0 - The Tree, Hedge & Woodland Strategy (THaWS) has been launched
The Tree, Hedge & Woodland Strategy (THaWS) has been launched and sets out East Devon District Council’s bold 10-year vision to protect, enhance and expand the district’s treescapes. Developed in response to the declared Nature Emergency, the strategy aims to increase tree canopy cover to 30% by 2035, improve biodiversity, and ensure equitable access to green space for all residents. Click the link below to view the strategy.
Tree, Hedge & Woodland Strategy (THaWS) (2024-2034)