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Trees and woodlands

Council and privately owned trees

Trees and woodlands are a vital part of ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½'s landscape. They enhance the city's environment. 

Trees on Council land

We manage trees in

  • parks
  • open spaces
  • woodlands
  • cemeteries
  • roadside verges and footways.

Contact us about trees

Trees on privately owned land

Private land is generally land which is not in the ownership of the Council. Find who owns land or property in Scotland with the . Find out about trees on privately owned land on our web pages

Heritage trees

Heritage trees are notable and exceptional, whether this is due to great age, size or historical and cultural significance. Find out about  on the ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ Outdoors website.

Valuing ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½'s urban trees survey

 is a survey by Forest Research on the state of ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½'s urban trees in 2017. It examined the benefits ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½'s urban trees have on the people living here and used location, species health and size to calculate the scientific benefits provided by trees.

Some of our downloads might not be accessible. If you need help email forestry.service@edinburgh.gov.uk